My dog's bloated, has swollen legs, and ribs show. What's wrong?

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My dog has really chubby legs and is really bloated but you can also see his ribs , he eats and drinks and still uses the restroom he also will sit for hours trying not to fall asleep what is wrong ? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 10 months old | 70 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I am pretty concerned about what you describe. The bloating and edema of the legs would most commonly be due to a low protein level in the blood or right heart failure which causes fluid to leak out of vessels. This can happen for several reasons : heart disease, heartworm disease, liver failure, kidney disease, intestinal disease, and even cancer. This is life threatening and he should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

My dog's bloated, has swollen legs, and ribs show. What's wrong?

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