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My dog's sub-q fluid isn't absorbing from her armpit. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 65 lbs

I give sub q fluids to my crf dog. I gave her her usual 1000ml today at about 3:00pm it's 9:30 now. I was just playing with her and noticed she seems to have a little fluid still by her armpit. Should it have dissolved by now, do I need to take her to a vet to be seen?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 30th, 2018

No need to worry right now. The fluid can sometimes be taken down to this location by gravity and may take time for it to be absorbed into her system. If she becomes uncomfortable where the fluid is then I would let your veterinarian take a look at her. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    Published on

    It is quite normal that there is some fluid still visible. The body takes what it needs at the time. So if your dog was well hydrated the body might not have needed as much of the fluid right away. I am sure by tomorrow it will be absorbed.

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