What do I do about fluid retention in dogs?

Answer by  ferfer72 (2623)

The most important answer is: Do what your vet says to do. Chances are, your vet will prescribe some sort of diuretic for you to give to your dog. Good luck!

Answer by  loliva1345 (37)

Fluid retention in dogs can be a serious condition, and you should seek the advice of a veterinarian. When dogs retain water this could be a sign of heart or liver failure. Dogs will sometimes 'cough', which could mean that the lungs are filling with fluid due to the water retention. Medications that can be prescribed by a veterinaran.

Answer by  Allysunshine (12)

Like humans, fluid retention in dogs can be caused by a high salt diet. Look at the ingredients and nutrional information on your dog's bag of food, it should list sodium. Most dogs should get around 50-100mg of salt per day per pound.

Answer by  vtlms02 (48)

The best answer is always to ask your veterinarian first but putting the dog on a raw food diet where you can control his/her salt intake also helps.

Answer by  Rathjinngmailcom (234)

Lasik is a very effective diuretic that can help your dog quickly and best news of all it is safe. Do not give this medication in the morning.