Update to our Emergency hours: We will be open from 4:00 pm on Sunday through 6:00 am Friday. We are closed the remainder of Friday and all day Saturday.
Update to our Emergency hours: We will be open from 4:00 pm on Sunday through 6:00 am Friday. We are closed the remainder of Friday and all day Saturday.
Update to our Emergency hours: We will be open from 4:00 pm on Sunday through 6:00 am Friday. We are closed the remainder of Friday and all day Saturday.
VCA MidWest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
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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