title: Ascites, renal abnormalities, and electrolyte and acid-base disorders associated with liver disease.
abstract: Ascites and renal dysfunction are often associated with decreased liver function and reflect the complex abnormalities of water, protein, electrolyte, and acid-base metabolism that may complicate severe liver disease. This article discusses the pathophysiology and management of ascites, polydipsia and polyuria, decreased renal function, and acid-base and electrolyte alterations that can complicate liver disease.
mesh_terms: D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001201:Ascites / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004285:Dogs; D007668:Kidney / Q000503:physiopathology; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008099:Liver / Q000503:physiopathology; D008954:Models, Biological; D013894:Thirst / Q000502:physiology; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*