How long can a dog with hepatic ascites live?
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How long a dog with hepatic ascites lives depends on severity, treatment and care; if controlled without complications, it generally survives for years. But with other complications it may die within 2 weeks, and faster with liver failure.
Therefore, if hepatic ascites is found, take it to a pet hospital promptly to drain the fluid and treat with medication.