Vet Spot - The Animal Hospital on Instagram: "Ascites in dogs refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. It’s a clinical sign, not a disease itself, and can result from various underlying problems. Causes of Ascites in Dogs: • Heart diseases (e.g., congestive heart failure, pericardial effusion) • Liver diseases (e.g., cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver tumors) • Kidney diseases (e.g., protein-losing nephropathy) • Hypoalbuminemia (low blood protein levels) • Cancer (abdominal tumors,