How to determine ascites in cats and dogs

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Methods for determining ascites in cats and dogs:

1. Cats and dogs will have obvious loss of appetite and increase in drinking water. Breeders can carefully observe cats and dogs, because they are fed quantitatively every day, and it is easy for breeders to notice that cats and dogs eat less.

2. Cats and dogs will become thinner day by day, not as lively as before. Because the reduction in food intake leads to the reduction of body fat in cats and dogs, the breeder can obviously see that the cats and dogs have become thinner and less active than before.

3. Cats and dogs may have difficulty breathing after getting ascites. Breeders can often see cats and dogs breathing in the abdomen.

4. The breeder can clearly observe that the abdomen of cats and dogs begins to sag, the lower abdomen presents a symmetrical expansion, and there is a sense of fluctuation when touching. Because cats and dogs have ascites, there is fluid in the abdomen. If it is not discharged, it will gradually increase, which will make the appearance of cats and dogs change significantly.

5. When going to the hospital for examination, it can also be confirmed by B-ultrasound and filming. When peritoneal effusion is confirmed, part of the fluid can be aspirated and the color, texture, and smell of the ascites can be observed.

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