Dog's leg is swollen and red after IV fluids at the vet. What to do?

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Hello! I need your help! My dog Fifa went to the hospital last thursday because she had an upset stomach. In the hospital she received IV fluids and I don't know exactly what happened (I guess IV infiltration) but she has her right front leg swollen and very red. What can I do? Please help me. Pet's info: Dog | Wire Fox Terrier | Female | spayed | 11 years and 3 months old | 22 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, so sorry that Fifa is having this issue. It is very difficult to comment without seeing her leg. I suspect she has cellulitis. Probably some of the IV fluids and/or medications went around the catheter and into the surrounding tissues causing inflammation. It is not typically an emergency but I suggest you call the hospital she was at, or your regular vet, to get her seen for treatment of this problem as soon as you can. Typically oral antibiotics and anti-inflammatories are needed to help correct this. In the meantime you can do some cold water therapy on the leg for 10 minutes 2-3 times per day. This entails using a hose with a firm spray (and cold water) on the leg - move the water up/down the leg for the entire 10 minutes. Use as hard of a spray as she will allow. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Dog's leg is swollen and red after IV fluids at the vet. What to do?

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