Ascites in Dogs: A Comprehensive Study on Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management

Introduction Ascites, defined as the pathological accumulation of serous or serosanguineous fluid within the peritoneal cavity, is a common clinical manifestation in dogs and often signals systemic or organ-specific dysfunctions. The condition is most frequently associated with hepatic insufficiency, congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, and hypoalbuminemia, but can also result from conditions such as protein-losing … Read more