In a message dated 8/14/2006 8:52:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, PAGAIRS@xxxxxxx writes: I could be wrong but I cant really see how the esophagus could cause bloat...its basically a tube leading to the stomach. I know it twists but thats due to the stomach flipping. Patty S 'dunno. Did you get a chance to go to the web site? It's well done, incorporates a lot of research. I know you can't take much of what is on the web as gospel, but I guess I can get my mind 'round esophagus issues leading to gastro issues. Who knows, but it sure made me sit up and say "hhhhmmmmmmmm, maybe the possible connection needs to be explored further". Kathy member GSDCA, DVGSDC three generations of Dual Titled Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2006. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - URL temporarily deleted due to AOL issues ============================================================================