Ascites for cats and dogs should not exceed 40ml/KG of body weight at a time. The standard for ascites for cats and dogs needs to be determined based on the amount of ascites produced. Generally, ascites needs to be removed if the belly is obviously bulging. The ascites cannot be removed all the time each time. Generally, 2/3 is extracted. Ascites is only a temporary solution, not the root cause. The purpose is to relieve the pain of cats and dogs. However, cats and dogs with frequent ascites will be very weak and lose weight. It is recommended to combine other treatments to relieve the pain of cats and dogs.

Symptoms of ascites in cats and dogs

1. In the early stage of ascites in cats and dogs, there will be an increase in waist circumference, weight gain, edema of the lower limbs, abdominal distension, and obvious swelling to the touch. Symptoms include a rippling sensation, dogs and cats may have difficulty walking, shortness of breath, and umbilical hernia.

2. Common symptoms are repeated or persistent fever, loss of appetite, abnormal urination and defecation, etc.

3. Cats and dogs may also appear to be unwilling to move, have no energy, have no interest in toys, start to like to go to corners and squat in a squatting position, their fur becomes messy, and their eyes will have reddish-brown eye mucus, so Breeders need to pay more attention. If necessary, you can go to the pet hospital to take a radiograph for diagnosis and early treatment.