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Bloat (gastric dilation) occurs when fluid or ingesta accumulate in the stomach and are unable to escape due to a mechanical or functional obstruction of the gastroesophageal and pyloric openings. Bloat may occur with or without twisting (volvulus) of the stomach. When bloat is accompanied by twisting, it is a life threatening emergency.
SCARF has sponsored research on Bloat:
MAF Grant D09CA-502: Identifying Factors that Affect Survival of Dogs with Stomach Rotation Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, Tufts University
DOGenes Inc. Bloat Study
This topic is not yet completed. In the meantime, for more information on bloat and a collection of links: