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Clinical guidelines from the ACP on the diagnosis and management of diverticulitis emphasized reduced use of antibiotics, outpatient management, and informed decision-making prior to elective surgery.
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Regardless of severity, pet parents should seek medical attention immediately. For the best outcome, treatment within hours of the attack is recommended.
Up-front treatment with antibiotics may be appropriate in select patients with uncomplicated appendicitis, especially the surgically unfit, although appendectomy remains as first-line treatment for most others.
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