Why is my dog's stomach swollen with fluid? Is glucosamine a cause?

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I recently notice that my dog stomach has swelling so I went to vet where they done ultrasound and in reports it came some fluid but I dont know what It is exactly neither vet told me anything so i am attaching ultrasound reports as well as photo of my dog so pls go through it and tell me what cause this swelling and what's its cure ? Can glucosamine tablets cause this swelling ? Bcoz due to his weak legs I started glucosamine pills of Kirkland signature. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 7 years and 1 month old

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Ludo. It looks like they noted free fluid within his peritoneal (abdominal) cavity. This can be caused by multiple different things and there could be different types of fluid including (Blood, infection, urine, or even clear vascular fluid). This can be differentiated with further diagnostics such as sampling the fluid. Once we know what type of fluid is in his abdomen (blood vs infection vs vascular fluid) then you could have different causes for that fluid. Its unlikely that glucosamine is causing this fluid. Speak with your veterinarian about sampling this fluid to obtain better informed likely diagnosis. Possibilites include: Blood - cancer vs trauma Infection - penetrating abdominal wound vs intestinal perforation Vascular fluid - Low protein vs heart failure Urine - ruptured urinary bladder Hope this helps and best of luck.

Why is my dog's stomach swollen with fluid? Is glucosamine a cause?

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