what would cause fluid to built up around my dogs stomach causing it to extend and feel hard. He had hearthworms 5 years ago he was treated and recovered. Also will he always test possitive for H/W's. he's 10 yrs old. THANKS,,, nao
2007-02-14 20:08:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ascites (fluid in the abdomen) is frequently caused by liver problems. The heartworm treatment may have damaged the liver. Here is a good discussion of liver problems, by Dr Mike, DVM> http://www.vetinfo.com/dliver.html
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Here is good site for liver failure diet> http://www.myfluffydog.com/dog/health/internalmedicine/liver/food/liverdiseasediet.php
2007-02-14 20:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your dog to the vet. Swollen intestines or stomach is a sign of something very serious going on- possibly a blockage from a foreign body, or parasites. Be prepared by bringing in a stool sample.
2007-02-14 20:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by curly_qt2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are homeopathic vets who can cope such as your canine for such situations. seek for one close on your area. canine are equivalent to us in many respects and fluid strengthen can happen by using ascites or kidney issues etc.
2016-10-17 07:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by irish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dog had liver failure when this happened i had to have him put to sleep sadly it turned out he was riddled with cancer all over when we had tests done.sorry to say this.he was 7 and a half
2007-02-14 20:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vet now, call in sick from work, what ever you have to do.... Take your dog that loves you to the Vet!
2007-02-14 20:18:46 · answer #5 · answered by graphix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋