Chihuahua's question about Ascites

Question

Dog was coughing took to get had fluid in lungs, after starting medication had two seizures. Now has fluid retintion in belly, sometimes confused, no appetite. It appears lasik not working. What would be next course of action?

Accepted Answer

Hello
I'm sorry to see that your pet has fluid build up in his abdomen. This is usually from right-sided heart failure. Left-sided heart failure can cause fluid build up in the lungs. The next step might be to drain some of the excess fluid from the abdomen, and consider adding another diuretic to his treatment plan. Or if you haven't already, take him to see a veterinary cardiologist for a consult. Good luck.

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