Check for free abdominal fluid?

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Is it possible to tell if there's fluid in the abdomen without imaging diagnostics?
 
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Two of our fosters sibling died of (potentially) FIP. I wanna keep an eye on the others if possible.
 

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Distended or taunt abdomens can be a sign of fluid.
Other than that, I don't know of anything, and even that isn't necessarily a sign of fluid....that could jut be gas.  I'd check with the Vet and see if there are any specific signs, but I honestly don't think there is anything definitive.
 
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