Cat's paw swollen from IV bandage after vet. What about kidney care?

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My cat had just been released from the vet clinic but I never got follow up info. They left his bandage on from his IV and his paw is doubled in size. He has kidney disease and is very thin now/. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 13 years and 10 months old | 8 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Please take the bandage off right away, if there is any left on. Then I would gently massage the paw to increase the circulation. Getting him to walk around also will help the swelling to go down. I would continue the massage and movement until the paw gets back to normal size in an hour or two. They should have recommended a kidney diet. That is a very important part of his treatment and will prolong his life by supporting his current kidney function so please feed it. My cat loves Hills kidney canned diet, and dry. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your cat.

Cat's paw swollen from IV bandage after vet. What about kidney care?

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