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.
Spread between PRIME and LIBOR. The Prime Lending Rate tends to be 2.5% to 3.5% higher than the LIBOR rate and 2.8% to 4.0% higher than the 91-day T-Bill. For example, the 3 month LIBOR for July 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005 was 3.38%, while the Prime Lending rate was 6.00%.