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Animals with acute abdomen suffer from sudden‐onset abdominal pain, often with concurrent systemic signs including, but not limited to vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and lethargy. While the underlying causes of acute abdomen are varied and extensive, all can have serious negative effects on major body systems and overall patient stability. The first goal of emergency stabilization is to identify and address any life‐threatening abnormalities before initiation of surgical or medical management to maximize treatment success and minimize complications. Initial stabilization of the acute abdomen patient focuses on a systematic approach to evaluation and management of major body system (cardiovascular, respiratory, and central nervous system) abnormalities. This is followed by, or performed concurrently with, an in‐depth evaluation of the abdomen, management of abdominal pain, and a diagnostic workup to identify the underlying cause of acute abdomen. This chapter details the approach to initial recognition, stabilization and diagnostics for the acute abdomen patient.