Dogs with hydroabdominal fluid may not necessarily die. If discovered and treated promptly, the dog’s life will not be in danger. However, if the ascites is caused by internal organ injury or infection, and is not treated in time, and the ascites soaks other internal organs, the dog will eventually die, and the dog will generally be life-threatening within a month.

Treatment of abdominal fluid accumulation in dogs

1. Abdominal fluid accumulation caused by inflammation can be treated by puncture and drainage, and then treated with anti-inflammatory methods.

2. Hydroperitoneum caused by bladder rupture should be treated surgically.

3. For other diseases, such as liver disease and abdominal hydrops caused by infectious diseases, you should go to the animal hospital for corresponding treatment according to the corresponding condition.

4. To promote the discharge of ascites, take diuretics orally or inject hypertonic solutions intravenously to discharge ascites.

5. To prevent hypokalemia, potassium chloride solution can be injected intravenously. To prevent hypoalbuminemia, albumin can be infused.