What causes liver and ascites in dogs

Nov 06,2023
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Causes of liver ascites in dogs:

1. It may be caused by hypoalbuminemia, which is more common in dogs with long-term malnutrition, such as stray dogs.

2. Caused by insufficient renal blood supply. If ascites exists for a long time, the renal artery blood flow will be compressed, resulting in insufficient renal blood supply, directly promoting the formation and emergence of hepatorenal syndrome, and a vicious cycle will aggravate liver disease.

3. Due to trauma, the bladder and ureter rupture, and urine leaks into the abdominal cavity, causing abdominal fluid accumulation.

4. Heart disease, lung disease, certain blood diseases, kidney diseases, etc. can cause ascites.

How to prevent liver and ascites in dogs:

1. Do not let dogs come into contact with blood-contaminated food, and do not feed raw seafood or raw water to avoid some Infection with pathogenic microorganisms induces hepatic ascites.

2. Correctly use liver-friendly drugs that have an effect on the liver.

3. Do not come into contact with some toxic chemicals, and do not let dogs eat some toxic plants, such as ferns.

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