A fatigued looking Labrador Retriever looks into the camera. Extreme fatigue in addition to a swollen abdomen can be a sign of ascites in dogs.
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Ascites In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Ascites, also known as abdominal effusion or free abdominal fluid, is a serious medical condition in dogs in which there is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Many possible medical conditions would cause such a buildup, and even though it can be treated, it’s likely to return if the underlying condition remains.

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