Can anyone shed light on this?

Ok, Ian has had his ultrasound today and the good news is that there
is no 'obvious' sign of a tumor. Although the vet STILL doesn't rule
it out???

He has had a sample of the fluid taken from his distended abdomen and
it is a 'yellow fluid' that is being analysed. It will take a couple
of days to get the results back. In the meantime I am to take Ian back
home tonight (even though he still has the fluid distention and will
be unwell).

The vet doesn't seem to have a clue as to what might be causing it. He
has had bloods and they don't show anything like an infection, his
temperature is ok etc. His major organs 'seem' ok apparently.

So its just awaiting the result of the fluids now.

Does anyone have any clue as to what might be going on? What the fluid
might be? The vet still seems to imply its probably quite
serious...what is he trying to tell me?

I'm so upset :-(

In article <srvad35cppdk372krji3d0p3at2d678f8k.DeleteThis@4ax.com>,
The High Council <TheHighCouncil.DeleteThis@TheCapitol.co.uk> wrote:

> Ok, Ian has had his ultrasound today and the good news is that there
> is no 'obvious' sign of a tumor. Although the vet STILL doesn't rule
> it out???
>
> He has had a sample of the fluid taken from his distended abdomen and
> it is a 'yellow fluid' that is being analysed. It will take a couple
> of days to get the results back. In the meantime I am to take Ian back
> home tonight (even though he still has the fluid distention and will
> be unwell).
>
> The vet doesn't seem to have a clue as to what might be causing it. He
> has had bloods and they don't show anything like an infection, his
> temperature is ok etc. His major organs 'seem' ok apparently.
>
> So its just awaiting the result of the fluids now.
>
> Does anyone have any clue as to what might be going on? What the fluid
> might be? The vet still seems to imply its probably quite
> serious...what is he trying to tell me?
>
> I'm so upset :-(

Yes, I would be equally upset! I do hope you have some further
information by now. My response to your post is that you certainly
deserve to have this question answered by the veterinarian. Certainly an
analysis of the fluid is necessary for a full explanation, but (if you
haven't already) please ask whether the fluid is in the abdominal cavity
itself, and if so, where it might be coming from and what sorts of
things allow for this condition.

How does Ian seem to be feeling? Is he eating? Is he lethargic? Is he
withdrawn or hiding himself?

Diana