Surely this is a type of serious disease in dogs. Ascites means accumulation of fluid in peritonium or accumulation of fluid in abdominal cavity. Undoubtedly this disease also occur in cats.
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DEFINITION: Ascites in dogs
Ascites is a type of disease in which accumulation of fluid occurs in peritonium or in abdominal cavity that leads to effusion of abdomen is called as ascites in dogs. For this reason you notice swelling in stomach area as an example in below :
As a consequences of this disease belly size become swollen. In addition to this disease also occur in cat. Therefore animal suffer from anorexia ( loss of appetite ), vomiting and discomfort.
CAUSES OF ASCITES IN DOGS AND CATS :
- Edema in abdomen or fluid buildup in abdomen.
- Cancer of abdomen.
- Abdominal lining inflamed.
- Liver damage.
- Ruptured urinary bladder.
- Hypoproteinemia.
- Congestive heart failure.
- Bleeding in abdomen.
- Nephritic syndrome.
- Blood pumping decrease by heart.
- Malnutrition.
- Lymphoma.
- Peritonitis ( inflammation of abdominal lining ).
- Hookworm infection.
- Portal hypertension.
NEPHRITIC SYNDROME : Clearly in this condition dog have protein in urine and high cholesterol in blood. For this reason dog stomach also swollen.
SYMPTOMS : Ascites in dogs
- Fluid in abdomen.
- Lethargy.
- Anorexia.
- Vomiting.
- Weight gain.
- Reluctant to move.
- Weakness.
- Sign of discomfort.
- Sometime fever.
- Fluid sound when examined by stethoscope.
- Testicles also swelled.
- Depression.
- Diarrhea.
- Thirst increase.
- Stamina will decrease.
- Decrease defecation.
- Sleeping difficulty.
- Seizures.
- Excessive panting.
- Pale or bluish gums.
DIAGNOSES :
Firstly consult with nearby vet for diagnosis. Undoubtedly your veterinarian analyze blood test, x-ray, urine reports. Certainly a little amount of fluid also drawn out from abdomen for analyzing bacteria presence ,protein makeup or bleeding. For instance do not diagnose it at home immediately consult with your nearby vet for proper diagnosis as a result of good treatment.
TREATMENT : Apart of any home remedy you should have to take care of dog by taking him to under veterinarian.
UNDOUBTEDLY FOR TREATMENT TAKE YOUR DOG TO NEARBY VET FOR PROPER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.
- Antibiotics.
- Anti-Inflammatory medication.
- Fluid therapy ( Do not give RL in this case ).
- Diuretics.
Although in some cases surgery also performed. Also requirement of antibiotics when ascites is due to bacteria also known as septic ascites in other words bacterial ascites.
PREVENTION:
Clearly as you know that prevention is the better than cure. Moreover tie your dog in clean surface, do not allow him to met another dog, keep dog in safe place. Tie up leash that prevent your dog to go on road.
MANAGEMENT : KEEP TREATMENT REGULARLY UNTILL FULL RECOVERY IN ADDITION FOR GOOD RESULTS.
Treatment is for 5-6 days one time in a day performed by your vet such as OD in a day. For one thing do not miss any treatment un till full recovery. Because dog needs a proper time for absorbing all these medicines.
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