Symptoms and treatment of liver and ascites in dogs

Apr 04,2024
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Symptoms of hepatic ascites in dogs:

1. Jaundice of skin and mucous membranes all over the body, especially the ears, eye conjunctiva and abdominal skin will be more obvious.

2. The main symptoms are listlessness, reduced appetite, significant weight loss, pale mucous membranes, anemia, and weakness in the dog's limbs.

3. After the dog has ascites, the abdominal pressure increases, compressing the diaphragm, causing the dog’s breathing to worsen.

4. The dog’s abdomen is distended, with fluctuations during palpation, and the dog has obvious pain.

Treatment methods for dog liver and ascites:

1. Drain the water from the body. Generally, puncture is used to drain the liquid out of the body, but every time it is drained The amount cannot be too large.

2. Use anti-inflammatory drugs, liver-protective drugs, vitamins, glucose and other energy-supplementing nutrients for infusion treatment to protect the liver, prevent secondary infection and supplement energy.

3. During the treatment period, the dog should eat more food containing relatively high protein, which can promote the recovery of the body.

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