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"Sudden blockages of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are almost always medical emergencies, especially if the blockage is complete.  They usually require surgery to remove the obstruction and preserve as much of the surrounding gastrointestinal tissue as possible.  The goals of treating a gastrointestinal obstruction are to stabilize the dog, restore fluid and electrolyte balance, remove the blockage, provide supportive care and save as much of the affected tissue as possible.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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