{"id":148462,"date":"2022-08-02T15:36:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T15:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/"},"modified":"2022-08-03T06:32:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T06:32:30","slug":"how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can dogs live with ascites?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_ascites\" title=\"How Long Can dogs live with ascites?\">How Long Can dogs live with ascites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#How_do_they_drain_fluid_from_a_dogs_abdomen\" title=\"How do they drain fluid from a dog&#8217;s abdomen?\">How do they drain fluid from a dog&#8217;s abdomen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#Is_ascites_in_dogs_life_threatening\" title=\"Is ascites in dogs life threatening?\">Is ascites in dogs life threatening?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_fluid_retention_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you get rid of fluid retention in dogs?\">How do you get rid of fluid retention in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#Is_ascites_painful_in_dogs\" title=\"Is ascites painful in dogs?\">Is ascites painful in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#How_fast_does_ascites_progress\" title=\"How fast does ascites progress?\">How fast does ascites progress?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#How_long_can_ascites_untreated\" title=\"How long can ascites untreated?\">How long can ascites untreated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_has_ascites\" title=\"What do I do if my dog has ascites?\">What do I do if my dog has ascites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#How_do_vets_drain_fluid_from_dogs_abdomen\" title=\"How do vets drain fluid from dogs abdomen?\">How do vets drain fluid from dogs abdomen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#What_causes_fluid_build_up_in_the_abdomen_of_a_dog\" title=\"What causes fluid build up in the abdomen of a dog?\">What causes fluid build up in the abdomen of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#How_long_does_a_dog_live_with_ascites\" title=\"How long does a dog live with ascites?\">How long does a dog live with ascites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#Can_ascites_in_dogs_be_cured\" title=\"Can ascites in dogs be cured?\">Can ascites in dogs be cured?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#Is_ascites_in_dogs_an_emergency\" title=\"Is ascites in dogs an emergency?\">Is ascites in dogs an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#Is_ascites_in_dogs_curable\" title=\"Is ascites in dogs curable?\">Is ascites in dogs curable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_fluid_retention\" title=\"What can I give my dog for fluid retention?\">What can I give my dog for fluid retention?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#What_causes_fluid_retention_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes fluid retention in dogs?\">What causes fluid retention in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_fluid_in_a_dogs_leg\" title=\"How do you get rid of fluid in a dog&#8217;s leg?\">How do you get rid of fluid in a dog&#8217;s leg?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#What_causes_fluid_build_up_in_dogs_stomach\" title=\"What causes fluid build up in dogs stomach?\">What causes fluid build up in dogs stomach?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#What_does_ascites_feel_like_in_dogs\" title=\"What does ascites feel like in dogs?\">What does ascites feel like in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#Can_ascites_be_painful\" title=\"Can ascites be painful?\">Can ascites be painful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#What_does_ascites_pain_feel_like\" title=\"What does ascites pain feel like?\">What does ascites pain feel like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#How_long_can_my_dog_live_with_ascites\" title=\"How long can my dog live with ascites?\">How long can my dog live with ascites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#How_quickly_do_ascites_develop\" title=\"How quickly do ascites develop?\">How quickly do ascites develop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#How_long_can_you_live_once_ascites_starts\" title=\"How long can you live once ascites starts?\">How long can you live once ascites starts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-dogs-live-with-ascites\/#Does_ascites_develop_slowly\" title=\"Does ascites develop slowly?\">Does ascites develop slowly?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_dogs_live_with_ascites\"><\/span>How Long Can dogs live with ascites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Results: Fourteen of 34 dogs had ascites. Survival from diagnosis to death from liver disease was <b>0.4 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.2-0.6) for ascitic dogs and 24.3 months (CI 11.4-37.1) for nonascitic dogs (P\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_they_drain_fluid_from_a_dogs_abdomen\"><\/span>How do they drain fluid from a dog&#8217;s abdomen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Draining: Your veterinarian may relieve the pressure by draining the fluid. The procedure, called <b>an abdominocentesis, may need to be done on a fairly regular basis if the underlying reason for the ascites is not corrected with surgery, medications, and diet changes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ascites_in_dogs_life_threatening\"><\/span>Is ascites in dogs life threatening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many possible causes of ascites in dogs, and <b>several are serious, life-threatening conditions. In fact, diseases of the organs, parasites, heart problems, or blood and blood vessel issues can all cause blood and fluid to leak into the abdominal cavity.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191920\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-life-threatening.jpg\" alt=\"Is ascites in dogs life threatening?\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-life-threatening.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-life-threatening-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-life-threatening-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-life-threatening-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-life-threatening-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-life-threatening-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_fluid_retention_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you get rid of fluid retention in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Antibiotics, intravenous fluids and colloids, diuretics, and anti-inflammatories are all common treatments for dogs suffering from noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. Your vet will recommend the best treatment for your dog, and schedule followup appointments in order to monitor your pets condition as they recover.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ascites_painful_in_dogs\"><\/span>Is ascites painful in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Discomfort. <b>Abdominal swelling will cause discomfort or pain in your dog<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_does_ascites_progress\"><\/span>How fast does ascites progress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ascites is the main complication of cirrhosis,3 and the mean time period to its development is <b>approximately 10 years. Ascites is a landmark in the progression into the decompensated phase of cirrhosis and is associated with a poor prognosis and quality of life; mortality is estimated to be 50% in 2 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_ascites_untreated\"><\/span>How long can ascites untreated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The probability of survival at one and five years after the diagnosis of ascites is approximately 50 and 20%, respectively, and <b>long-term survival of more than 10 years is very rare [8]. In addition, mortality rises up to 80% within 612 months in patients who also develop kidney failure [1].<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_has_ascites\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog has ascites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment for ascites in dogs will depend on the underlying condition causing it. Sometimes, <b>diuretics such as furosemide and spironolactone can increase the rate of water elimination and help in controlling and managing the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8vkjL_tYDKY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_vets_drain_fluid_from_dogs_abdomen\"><\/span>How do vets drain fluid from dogs abdomen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Draining: Your veterinarian may relieve the pressure by draining the fluid. The procedure, called <b>an abdominocentesis, may need to be done on a fairly regular basis if the underlying reason for the ascites is not corrected with surgery, medications, and diet changes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_fluid_build_up_in_the_abdomen_of_a_dog\"><\/span>What causes fluid build up in the abdomen of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diagnoses of the cause for fluid buildup in the abdomen may range from <b>liver damage, to ruptured bladder, to right-sided congenital heart failure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_live_with_ascites\"><\/span>How long does a dog live with ascites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Results: Fourteen of 34 dogs had ascites. Survival from diagnosis to death from liver disease was <b>0.4 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.2-0.6) for ascitic dogs and 24.3 months (CI 11.4-37.1) for nonascitic dogs (P\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ascites_in_dogs_be_cured\"><\/span>Can ascites in dogs be cured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It further shows that <b>ascites is not a treatable condition except the cause is properly diagnosed and treated accordingly. Ascites is often diagnosed in dogs between the ages of 5 and 7 years [1]. Cases between the ages of 1 and 4 years have also been recorded.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ascites_in_dogs_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is ascites in dogs an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Results: Fourteen of 34 dogs had ascites. Survival from diagnosis to death from liver disease was <b>0.4 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.2-0.6) for ascitic dogs and 24.3 months (CI 11.4-37.1) for nonascitic dogs\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191921\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-an-emergency.jpg\" alt=\"Is ascites in dogs an emergency?\" width=\"2100\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-an-emergency.jpg 2100w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-an-emergency-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-an-emergency-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-an-emergency-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-an-emergency-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-ascites-in-dogs-an-emergency-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2100px) 100vw, 2100px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_ascites_in_dogs_curable\"><\/span>Is ascites in dogs curable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What can cause ascites? Fluid in the abdomen can occur due to a variety of conditions, some require more urgent investigations and treatments than others. So, <b>if your pet develops a pendulous, swollen abdomen we would advise an urgent assessment by your vet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_fluid_retention\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for fluid retention?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Antibiotics, intravenous fluids and colloids, diuretics, and anti-inflammatories are all common treatments for dogs suffering from noncardiogenic pulmonary edema. Your vet will recommend the best treatment for your dog, and schedule followup appointments in order to monitor your pets condition as they recover.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_fluid_retention_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes fluid retention in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A buildup of fluid in a dogs lungs is commonly referred to as pulmonary edema. This can be caused by <b>a number of underlying health conditions, trauma or exposure to toxins. The tiny clusters of air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) can become filled with fluid instead of air, causing pulmonary edema.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_fluid_in_a_dogs_leg\"><\/span>How do you get rid of fluid in a dog&#8217;s leg?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Resting the dog and massage of the affected limb may improve lymph circulation. In some dogs, the use of long-term pressure wraps, and physical therapy are needed. Antibiotics are used to treat secondary infections.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_fluid_build_up_in_dogs_stomach\"><\/span>What causes fluid build up in dogs stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, often leading to swelling. Ascites can be caused by a wide range of problems, including <b>heart failure, liver disease, kidney problems, or severe intestinal disease. Treatment for ascites varies depending on the condition causing it.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IiuOW527_oQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_ascites_feel_like_in_dogs\"><\/span>What does ascites feel like in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ascites in Dogs. Ascites, also known as abdominal effusion, is the medical term referring to the buildup of fluid in the abdomen of a dog. This may cause symptoms such as <b>vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and loss of appetite<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ascites_be_painful\"><\/span>Can ascites be painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in spaces within your abdomen. <b>If severe, ascites may be painful. The problem may keep you from moving around comfortably.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_ascites_pain_feel_like\"><\/span>What does ascites pain feel like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fluid causes swelling that can make the tummy feel <b>tight and very uncomfortable. It often develops over a few weeks but might happen over a few days. The fluid causes pressure on other organs in the abdominal area and may lead to: clothes feeling tighter or needing a bigger belt size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_my_dog_live_with_ascites\"><\/span>How long can my dog live with ascites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Results: Fourteen of 34 dogs had ascites. Survival from diagnosis to death from liver disease was <b>0.4 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.2-0.6) for ascitic dogs and 24.3 months (CI 11.4-37.1) for nonascitic dogs (P<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_quickly_do_ascites_develop\"><\/span>How quickly do ascites develop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the symptoms of ascites? The fluid causes swelling that can make the tummy feel tight and very uncomfortable. It often develops <b>over a few weeks but might happen over a few days<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MAxas_P2KFc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_live_once_ascites_starts\"><\/span>How long can you live once ascites starts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ascites is often the earliest complication of ESLD; when present it indicates 50% 2-year mortality. Median survival is <b>6 months when ascites becomes refractory. Encephalopathy that is severe or refractory has a 12-month average survival.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_ascites_develop_slowly\"><\/span>Does ascites develop slowly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms may develop slowly or suddenly depending on the cause of ascites. You may have no symptoms if there is only a small amount of fluid in the belly. As more fluid collects, you may have abdominal pain and bloating.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How Long Can dogs live with ascites?How do they drain fluid from a dog&#8217;s abdomen?Is ascites in dogs life threatening?How do you get rid of fluid retention in dogs?Is ascites painful in dogs?How fast does ascites progress?How long can ascites untreated?What do I do if my dog has ascites?How do vets drain&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-Long-Can-dogs-live-with-ascites.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148462"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148462"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148462\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191922,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148462\/revisions\/191922"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191918"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148462"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148462"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148462"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}