Why is my senior dog swollen, not eating, and unable to stand?

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its been three weeks and i've been observing my dog, she seems to have an accumulation of fluid in her right arm and leg, and also in her neck. she's not eating but she drink water, she has no interest in trying to stand up but when she tries shes shaking. im a nursing student and ive looked up possible diagnosis, like peripheral edema or ascitis please help me asap, i dont want to loose my baby, she's already 11 years old. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 11 years and 11 months old

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Usang sounds like she us very ill and I recommend you have her seen by a veterinarian immediately. She may be dealing with edema, but there could be many reasons for the edema ( including infection, tumours, trauma, endocrine or autoimmune disease, etc) and the fact that she is not eating and unwilling/unable to stand and walk indicates severe illness. Please have her seen by a vet right away so they can examine her and recommend diagnostics and treatment as needed to help prevent further suffering.

Why is my senior dog swollen, not eating, and unable to stand?

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