What causes abdominal abscess in dogs?
What causes abdominal abscess in dogs? The most common type of peritonitis is septic peritonitis, which is caused by a bacterial infection. This can occur by contamination of the abdominal cavity from an external wound (eg. trauma), or more commonly the perforation of an abdominal organ. How serious is an abdominal abscess? An untreated abdominal abscess can be life threatening. In some cases it may grow, causing damage to nearby organs and blood vessels. Bacteria can also enter the bloodstream, spreading to other organs and tissues. This spread can be fatal. How serious is a dog abscess? The abscess may...