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1 Φεβ 2016 · Congestive heart failure, neoplasia, feline infectious peritonitis, and hepatic disease are among the most common causes of ascites in cats. Ascites can be classified as one of several types of fluid, most commonly pure or modified transudates or exudates.
Most common in cats is diffuse hepatocyte vacuolation with triglyceride (feline hepatic lipidosis [HL]), which is uncommon in dogs. Rare genetic mutations provoke hepatomegaly due to accumulation of metabolic storage products; some of these lead to extreme, painful hepatomegaly.
Ascites develops secondary to portal hypertension, with or without hypoalbuminemia. Liver disorders associated with ascites trigger physiologic responses that sustain euvolemia and splanchnic perfusion; these drive sodium and water conservation.
1 Αυγ 2004 · Both increased and decreased total protein concentrations are commonly detected abnormalities in dogs and cats. Decreases or increases result from alterations in serum albumin and/or globulin concentrations.
In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, Dr Garret Pachtinger reviews causes of hypoalbuminemia in dogs and cats. Liver disease, protein-losing enteropathy and protein-losing nephropathy should be your top differentials. Learn the appropriate workup in veterinary medicine.
23 Αυγ 2023 · Once the albumin drops below this level, peripheral edema and a distended abdomen–caused by ascites–may be noticed suddenly. Other clinical signs may include vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence, lethargy, polyuria, and polydipsia.
24 Νοε 2016 · Hypoalbuminemia, typically defined as serum albumin concentration less than 3.0 g/dL (30 g/L), is a common complication seen in critically ill dogs and cats. There is significant interest in identifying, assessing, and treating hypoalbuminemia because it has clearly been established as a marker for disease severity and is associated with poor ...
