VCA Arboretum View currently has only one working phone line. If your pet needs emergency care or you're unsure, please come directly to the hospital through our 24/7 ER department. For non-urgent matters, we kindly ask that you continue trying to call. We’re here and doing our best to assist everyone as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience!
VCA Arboretum View currently has only one working phone line. If your pet needs emergency care or you're unsure, please come directly to the hospital through our 24/7 ER department. For non-urgent matters, we kindly ask that you continue trying to call. We’re here and doing our best to assist everyone as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience!
VCA Arboretum View currently has only one working phone line. If your pet needs emergency care or you're unsure, please come directly to the hospital through our 24/7 ER department. For non-urgent matters, we kindly ask that you continue trying to call. We’re here and doing our best to assist everyone as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience!
Abdominocentesis is the process of inserting a small gauge needle into the abdomen to evaluate if fluid is present and obtain a sample for further testing. This quick procedure can be done on an outpatient basis, will not typically require sedation and may be performed with ultrasound guidance. If excessive abdominal fluid is causing discomfort, abdominocentesis might also be recommended as a palliative treatment.
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