Clinical signs

CLINICAL SIGNS

Signalment

  • Dogs and cats
  • No species or breed predisposition

Signs
  • Episodic weakness
  • Lethargy
  • Abdominal fullness
  • Abdominal discomfort when palpated
  • Dyspnea from abdominal distension or associated pleural effusion
  • Anorexia
  • Vomiting
  • Weight gain
  • Scrotal or penile edema
  • Groaning when lying down

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