Section: Follow-up
Optimal treatment for your pet requires a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow-up can be critical, especially if your pet does not rapidly improve. Administer all prescribed medication as directed. Alert your veterinarian if you are experiencing problems treating your pet.
Observe your pet's general activity level, body weight, appetite and evidence of return of clinical signs such as the accumulation of fluid in the chest (pleural effusion), accumulation of fluid in the abdomen (ascities), and accumulation of fluid under the skin (edema). Follow serum protein level as directed by your veterinarian.
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