Clinical Cases:

Definition: The accumulation of fluids inside the peritoneal cavity of the animal which lead to Abdominal distention.

Cause:

• Abdominal Neoplasia: The most common Cause of Ascites
• Hypo albuminemia: Due to chronic hepatic disease
• Congestive Heart failure
• Hemorrhage

Signs and Symptoms:

• Impending respiration
• Diaphragmatic excursions

Diagnosis:

• Thoracic Auscultation: murmur or gallop sounds
• Abdominal Palpation
• Complete blood count
• Radiography
• Bile Acid

Treatment:

• Must be treat the primary disease which cause Ascites
• Abdominocentesis
• Furosemide: Used when the Ascites is secondary to Congestive Heart Failure
• 0.50 mg/kg