To determine whether a dog has ascites, you can first observe it with the naked eye. If you see that the dog has symptoms of continuous weight loss, but the belly has enlarged abdominal girth and sagging, it may be ascites. Secondly, you can also determine whether the dog has ascites by palpation, and gently pat the dog's abdomen with your hands. If you can clearly feel the fluctuation of the fluid, it is most likely ascites. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for abdominal B-ultrasound examination and DR examination in time to clarify the cause of ascites and provide treatment.
1. Visual observation
Usually, after a dog develops ascites, there will not be too serious abnormal symptoms, and the diet will not be greatly affected, and the appetite for food may even be better than usual. , but instead of eating fat, there will be abnormal symptoms such as continuous weight loss, visible ribs, and even jaundice in severe cases. Therefore, owners can visually observe the sagging of the dog's abdomen. If the dog only has a big belly but is thin in other places, it may be ascites.
2. Palpate with hands
The belly of a dog with ascites is usually soft and fluctuating when palpated. Therefore, the owner can gently pat the dog's belly with his hand. If there is a strong undulation to the touch and a banging sound like a water balloon, it may be ascites.
Note: If you suspect that your dog has ascites, you must take your dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time. If it is discovered early and treated in time, it will not cause life danger. However, if it is discovered late and is not treated in time, causing visceral damage, it will die in about a month. Therefore, if a dog is found to have ascites, he must Check and treat promptly to avoid life-threatening injuries.