The belly is not very large and the dog is energetic; does it need a puncture?

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With not much hepatic ascites, abdominal tapping is not recommended to avoid losing more protein and causing collapse. Based on chemistry results, promptly supplement immunoglobulin and provide liver protection, diuretics, nutrition, and infection control; tap only if necessary, never releasing more than one third at a time.

Treatment is lengthy; after indicators normalize, continue medication and choose a low-fat, high-protein prescription diet with meat, eggs, and milk for recovery, and return for liver function checks.

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