In these cases, dogs may
accumulate fluid in the chest that makes breathing difficult, or they may have digestive problems (diarrhea, vomiting, or painful abdomen).
Supportive care also may include
draining accumulated fluids, fluids to correct dehydration, and a blood transfusion if severe anemia is present.
Eliminating fluids means reduces edema or swelling in your extremities like feet, hands and ankles, which are caused
by accumulating fluid.
As the egg grows the
follicle accumulates fluid until such time as the egg is mature, at which point the follicle breaks open releasing the egg.
Additionally, high progesterone levels inhibit the ability of the muscles in the wall of the uterus to contract and
expel accumulated fluids or bacteria.
Patients become progressively short of breath as the condition worsens, and they also begin to
accumulate fluid in the legs and lungs, making it even more difficult to breathe.
Even though taking some time off of running is a good idea, the best fix for this condition is getting an injection or aspirating the cyst in order to take out
the accumulated fluid.
The accumulated fluid is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and an abscess can form easily.
You can bring your dog to the groomer or veterinarian to have its glands expressed, a process which removes
the accumulated fluid.
The accumulated fluid in the tear duct is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and an abscess can form easily.
As the disease progresses a swollen belly, due to
accumulating fluids, may be noticed.
Although most dogs lose weight while they have heartworm, some dogs also have a bloated look to their stomachs due to poor circulation and
accumulated fluids.