Ultrasonographic Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management of Ascites in Dog

A five year old Pomeranian cross was referred to the College Hospital, with the history of decreased appetite, weakness, dyspnoea and distended ventral abdomen. Based on the clinical examination, ultrasonographic findings, serum biochemistry and haematoogical parameters, the case was diagnosed as ascites of hepatic origin. The animal was successfully treated with diuretics, antibiotics and essential amino acids.