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Thoracocentesis is a crucial procedure for pets experiencing respiratory distress due to fluid accumulation around their lungs. This life-saving process involves a veterinarian carefully inserting a needle into the chest cavity to remove the excess fluid, allowing the lungs to expand and helping your pet breathe more comfortably. It’s often performed to diagnose the underlying cause of the fluid buildup, which could be due to heart disease, infections, cancer, or trauma. Though the idea of thora