Vol. 11, Special Issue 10 (2022)

Author(s):
Sundararajan RC, Pavithra Pugal, V Vijayanand, M Balagangatharathilagar, K Gopal, S Kokila, Advait Swami and E Madhesh

Abstract:
A four years old male non-descript dog and two years old male spitz cross dog were presented to Veterinary Clinical Complex, Tirunelveli with history of distended abdomen and reduced feed intake for the past one week. Clinical examination of the animal revealed congested conjunctival mucous membrane, elevated temperature, dyspnoea and pot-bellied appearance. Hematology revealed leukocytosis, neutrophilia, anemia and hemoconcentration. Serum biochemistry revealed azotemia, elevated ALP, glucose, sodium, potassium and decreased albumin, total proteins and cholesterol. Ultrasonography revealed fluid accumulation in abdomen. Electrocardiography of spitz dog revealed left ventricular enlargement. Abdominocentesis revealed clear, transparent, yellow fluid free of clots. Cytology of fluid revealed alkaline pH, elevated Glucose, protein & absence of cells in sediments. Urinalysis revealed proteinuria and few oxalate crystals in sediments. The case was diagnosed as Ascites of hepatic origin. The case was treated with fluids, antibiotics, diuretics and the same was advised as oral medication along with liver supplements. The details of the case will be discussed.