Bloat in Dogs. Bloat in dogs is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate veterinary care. Also known as gastric dilatation, gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), gastric torsion and twisted stomach, bloat can cause rapid clinical signs and death in several hours. Even with immediate treatment, approximately 25% to 40% of dogs die from this medical emergency.
Prime Rate Information. The current Bank of America, N.A. prime rate is 4.0%. The prime rate is set by Bank of America based on various factors, including the bank's costs and desired return, general economic conditions and other factors, and is used as a reference point for pricing some loans.
March 10, 2010 by Pamela Hewett. The Current Wall Street Journal Prime Rate is: 3.25%. (the last rate change â a decrease of 75 basis points. [0.75 percentage point] â occurred on December 16, 2008) The U.S. Prime Rate is a commonly used, short-term interest rate in the banking system of the United States. All types of American lending institutions (traditional banks, credit unions, etc.) use the U.S. Prime Rate as an index or foundation rate for pricing various short-term loan products.