| Abstract: | Acute gastric dilatation and volvulus with dilatation were produced in 11 dogs anesthetized with halothane. Blood samples were taken during these procedures for biochemical analyses. Serum potassium did not change significantly during the experimental procedure, but there was a significant increase (p<0.05) after release of the dilatation with volvulus. Renal function was impaired with significant increases (p<0.05) in the serum concentration of urea nitrogen, phosphorus, and creatinine. Evidence of cellular damage was reflected by a significant elevation (P<0.05) in glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase activity. Serum glucose concentration increased significantly (P<0.05) during experimental gastric dilatation and dilatation with volvulus. |
