The cause of ascites in dogs may be caused by inflammation, infection, tumor or other diseases. They can also be caused by side effects of medication or excessive drinking of water. If you find that your dog has ascites, it is best to take him to th...
The cause of ascites in dogs may be caused by inflammation, infection, tumor or other diseases. They can also be caused by side effects of medication or excessive drinking of water. If you find that your dog has ascites, it is best to take him to the veterinarian immediately for diagnosis and treatment.
There are many causes of ascites in dogs, such as ascites caused by cirrhosis, ascites caused by heart and lung problems, ascites caused by low protein, etc. Sick dogs usually experience symptoms such as swollen abdomen, sunken waist, loss of appetite, and weight loss. If the owner has found a dog's ascites, it is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital to get the ascites immediately, and check the cause of the ascites, and then take corresponding treatment measures.
1. Ascites caused by cirrhosis
This is the most common cause of ascites in dogs, which is what people often call liver ascites. Generally, this situation is due to the difficulty of returning blood and lymph fluid from the dog, causing water to seep out from the blood vessel walls, causing ascites. At this time, it is generally difficult to cure. What can be done is to protect the liver and improve the gallbladder, eliminate ascites, and relieve symptoms. The rest mainly depends on the dog itself.
2. Ascites caused by heart and lung problems are generally caused by heart and lung reasons, such as heart valve disease, heart filariasis, chronic emphysema, pericardial hydrocephalus, tumors, interstitial pneumonia, etc. These diseases will cause heart failure in dogs, and the increase in capillary pressure increases the fluid in the tissues, which will cause the water in the dog's blood to penetrate into the abdominal cavity and tissues throughout the body, so that medical treatment is needed in time.
3. Ascites caused by low protein
When a dog lacks protein, there is nothing in the blood that can help contain water, so it leaks out from blood vessels and other spaces in the body, such as the abdomen, which leads to ascites. If it is low-protein ascites, you can reduce recurrence by improving your diet. Feed some high-protein foods and dog protein powder to supplement nutrition.
