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    valentino1 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 24, 2010, 01:49 AM
    What Is Wrong with My Dog?
    Hi my 12yr old staffy dog has occasional swelling to the soft part of his left lower abdomen . He still eats well and drinks and enjoys medium length walks even though he is a little stiff which is treat with glucosamine , and cod liver oil as well as a product called joint aid for dogs . When he is swollen he gets fidgety and breathes differently. The vet can feel something up under his back small ribs not far from his kidneys and is doing a scan later this morning . I'm obviously very worried ! Hope the outcome is good !
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    Aug 24, 2010, 03:56 AM

    I'm curious too. Please let us know what the vet says.
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    Aug 24, 2010, 06:47 AM

    I am sure a few of us could take a stab at what it might be, but none of us would know for sure.

    It could be a uterine infection about to rupture, a spleen or liver bleeding into the abdomen, bleeding due to ingestion of mouse poison, fluid from liver or heart failure, or Cushing’s disease, a hormonal disease of the adrenal gland.

    There is, in fact, no condition that would cause a harmless enlargement of the belly, except possibly excessive digestive gas or an episode of overeating. I'm glad to hear that you are taking him into the vet, please keep us updated!

    Wishing you all the best!
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    Aug 26, 2010, 04:00 PM

    Hi all, the vet showed us the scan results, which he stated that chester had fluid on his left kidney ,which he was not overly concerned about also 2 dark spots on his prostate , again of which he wasn't overly concerned about. Prescribed 20 prednicare 5mg tablets , 2 once daily in the mornings . Chester has only now passed a stool after 4 days, he pee,s a lot and drinks a fair bit now . His appetite is fine , his ribs and backbone now show more especially on his right side. The vet said he is now an old lad and we must remember that . Hope he improves and we have him a good while yet , fingers crossed!!
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    Aug 26, 2010, 05:05 PM

    Thanks for the update! Hoping all the best for you and your boy!

    We love pictures! :D
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    Aug 26, 2010, 07:25 PM

    Thanks for the update and glad things are well and yes we love pictures:D

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