Therapeutic management of ascites in Rottweiler

A three year old Rottweiler bitch was presented to Veterinary Clinical Complex, Tirupati with the history of abdominal distension, respiratory distress, inappetence and vomiting. Fluid thrill was observed on abdominal palpation. Ascites was confirmed through imaging techniques. Ascites of hepatic origin was confirmed by estimating serum biochemical parameters of liver. The dog was successfully treated by abdominocentesis along with antibiotics, diuretics and hepatoprotective drugs and controlled diet.