Eventually dogs lose weight, breathe more rapidly, and
develop swollen abdomens.
Not exact matches
Like many dogs, both purebred and not, Bullmastiffs can
develop cancer as well as bloat, a sudden and life - threatening
swelling of the
abdomen; owners should educate themselves about its symptoms and what to do should bloat occur.
Patients with nephrotic syndrome have high blood pressure and may
develop abnormal blood clots resulting in a variety of signs associated with occluded or blocked blood vessels, or edema (
swelling), especially of the legs or
abdomen.
As heartworm disease progresses, pets may
develop heart failure and the appearance of a
swollen belly due to excess fluid in the
abdomen.
Continue giving the medication but contact your veterinarian if your pet
develops: decreased appetite, drowsiness, diarrhea, labored breathing, weakness, incoordination, behavior changes (anxiety, convulsions), excessive thirst and urination, and / or rapid heartbeat fainting, accumulation of fluid in the lungs or
abdomen, and / or a cough May increase the development of arrhythmias Stop giving the medication and contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet has an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing,
swollen lips / tongue / face), experiences scratching, sudden onset of diarrhea, vomiting, shock, seizures, pale gums and / or coma Synthetic beef flavor is actually derived from pork.
In later stages of the disease the
abdomen and legs will
swell from fluid accumulation as the right side of the heart suffers from
developing congestive failure.
Pets with the condition may
develop heart failure and the appearance of a
swollen belly due to excess fluid in the
abdomen.