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Historically, the most common presenting signs for dogs with PCE have been weakness, collapse, and labored breathing (Stafford Johnson et al. 2004; MacDonald et al. 2009; Lisciandro 2016a); however, more recently a study documented that approximately 50% of dogs had a history of vomiting within 48 hours of presentation (Fahey et al. 2017). This finding, from the author's experience, argues for performing a Global FAST prior to a complete detailed abdominal ultrasound not only for ordering the indicated ultrasound study but also for the safety of the patient. Placing a patient with PCE into dorsal recumbency risks acute decompensation. Golden retrievers are the most common breed reported and in one study comprised 33% of the case study population, followed by German shepherds and other large breeds (Stafford Johnson et al. 2004; Fahey et al. 2017). In another study, gastrointestinal signs were reported in 16% of canine cases of PCE (Stafford Johnson et al. 2004).