Abdominal swelling on both sides of dog

Causes of abdominal swelling in dogs:

Virus infection
Tumors, such as transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder, mesenteric lymphoma, etc., which cause lymph node swelling and disease due to tumor metastasis. It is recommended to examine the swollen lymph nodes and conduct a detailed physical examination.

Can dog abdominal fluid be prevented?

First, let's talk about the causes of abdominal fluid in dogs. It is usually caused by heart disease, liver failure, kidney failure, peritonitis, and hypoproteinemia. We need to take our dogs for regular check-ups to maximize prevention of these issues. Because if a dog develops abdominal fluid, it is always due to long-term consumptive diseases, and it usually doesn't occur suddenly.

Is abdominal fluid in Golden Retrievers a terminal illness?

Not necessarily. There are many causes of abdominal fluid, so it is necessary to determine the nature of the abdominal fluid, find the cause, and conduct targeted and symptomatic treatments. If the cause is not clear, symptomatic treatment can be started first.

For abdominal fluid caused by hypoproteinemia, limit water and sodium intake to maximize the removal of excess water through the kidneys.
Use diuretics, and choose appropriate diuretics to achieve the best diuretic effect without electrolyte disorders.
Aspiration of abdominal fluid, determine the amount of fluid to be aspirated based on the dog's weight, and withdraw the fluid in multiple sessions instead of one session.
For abdominal fluid caused by hypoproteinemia, supplement albumin.

How to eliminate dog abdominal fluid

Dog abdominal fluid can be caused by various conditions. If the abdominal fluid is caused by hypoproteinemia, to eliminate the fluid, feed the dog high-protein supplements and foods, such as protein powder, nutritional paste, beef, and chicken breast. If the abdominal fluid is caused by liver disease, first find the cause and conduct liver protection treatment, taking long-term liver protection drugs. Once the liver is repaired, the abdominal fluid will be gradually absorbed.