Swollen Abdomen (Ascites) and generalized oedema( Anasarca)

in hive-148441 •  5 years ago 

T03yf0k.jpgHello people, here is a dog presented with swollen abdomen and sometimes the limbs and scrotal sac are involved, complete loss of appetite but he drinks water .

Dog was dewormed last month but vaccination history is not up to date.
Weight- 52.2kg
Temperature- 39.4 degrees centigrade
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On examination we noticed that the eyeballs were sunken, my other colleagues felt it was prolapse of the third eyelid which I objected,we also discovered a hardened wound at the elbow region, swollen jock joint presence of ticks. Blood samples were collected for haematology and serum biochemistry.

However , we have started treating with Furosemide which is a loop diuretic( it’s going to help reduce the swellings) , ivermectin as well for parasites. my tentative diagnosis is a condition of septicemia resulting from infected wound but the confirmation will be based on laboratory teststhat we would carry out...
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Whenever you see the signs described above in your dog, do not delay to call your vet.

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