A 12-year-old SF Labrador retriever cross was presented with a history of decreased appetite, distended abdomen and occasional vomiting. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was ascites. Moderately elevated liver enzyme activity was present on laboratory testing. Approximately 2 liters of fluid were drained from the abdomen, which was quantified as a transudate.
A 12-year-old SF Labrador retriever cross was presented with a history of decreased appetite, distended abdomen and occasional vomiting. The only significant abnormality on physical examination was ascites. Moderately elevated liver enzyme activity was present on laboratory testing. Approximately 2 liters of fluid were drained from the abdomen, which was quantified as a transudate.