My dog's leg is swollen and curled after surgery. Is it nerve damage?

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My 10yo boxer/red heeler mix just had a debulking surgery done on a hip mass and is now unable to use the front leg that was used for the IV. It appears to be slightly swollen and stays curled. When she tries to walk she's unable to put any weight on it as seems unable to straighten out. I'm a bit worried that there may have been nerve damage due to the IV. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 10 years and 3 months old | 60 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would recommend taking her back to the vet right away to be checked out. She could have laid on the leg in the funny way during surgery and have some temporary nerve damage or could have pain from an infection related to the IV that is making her not want to walk on it. In any case, that's not normal and her vet can help figure out what needs to occur next.

My dog's leg is swollen and curled after surgery. Is it nerve damage?

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