Swollen puppy leg after IV. What helps reduce swelling overnight?

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I have an appointment tomorrow with my vet for a swollen front left leg. She is a 9 week old Bernedoodle who on Friday was released from the hospital after a week of hospitalization for Parvo Virus.She is recovering well but today her front leg where her IV line was, is very swollen at the elbow and ankle getting worse over the day.She is cautious with weight on it. Whines if it is pushed towards her and bites at me when I try to feel it.Is there anything to help with further swelling overnight? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | 2 months and 4 days old | 7 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I suspect the leg may be infected or one of the veins where iv catheter was placed is inflamed. Your Hoot will likely need a course of antibiotics and/or anti-inflammatory agent to get better. Please, keep her rested overnight and apply a cold compress on the leg (ice cubes wrapped up in a towel) for 10-15 minutes every 2-3hrs to help with the swelling.

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