Abstract
This case report communicates the findings of multifocal neoplastic involvement of liver and spleen presenting with peritoneal effusion in a Labrador Retriever. A nine year old male Labrador Retriever was presented with exercise intolerance, dyspnea, vomiting, anorexia, weight loss and abdominal distension.
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