Ruben G. asked
I have a 15-year-old dog named Zoe. She had fluid in her abdomen, which was drained and found to contain blood. X-rays did not show any abnormalities due to the fluid. The vet suspects there might be a mass that didn't show up on the X-ray. Zoe is on antibiotics, her heart looks good, but she has an enlarged liver and possibly an enlarged spleen. They are suggesting an ultrasound. Given her age, surgery might not be an option. What should be my next step?
February 14th, 2024
Eric H. answered
The best next step is to perform an ultrasound, which can help determine if the liver and spleen are...
February 14th, 2024
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