Ascites is usually caused by problems with the metabolism of internal organs, most commonly hepatogenic and cardiogenic ascites, but can also occur in the presence of renal failure, peritonitis and other symptoms. In dogs with ascites, a puncture can be performed to release some of the ascites and release the pressure in the abdominal cavity. Of course this is only a short term treatment and to get to the bottom of the taxing problem it is necessary to identify the source of the ascites and then treat it.
