Why is my dog's paw swollen around the IV tube at the animal hospital?

The Cannula needs to be removed and put back on the other leg, it's usually a sign that the vein is blown and the cannula is not working anymore. you need to take Zachi to the vet ASAP in order to have it done, if you can't take him today you will have to remove the cannula yourself, after you remove it you need to apply pressure with a clean gauze on the vein for 1-2 minutes to stop the bleeding.

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.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The wound and swelling could be caused by a foreign body, like a splinter or a piece of grass seed that penetrated under the skin. If there is no improvement to antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications, Hjalmar should have the swelling lanced and flushed under sedation.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding the Mumble. Is it possible that he has an infection from his IV catheter site? That would be my first consideration given the swelling is on a front paw and his front limbs are shaved for catheter sites. It is good that he is receiving antibiotics. Hopefully he improves soon. Good luck!

This could be from an injury or this could be edema due to a systemic disease or infection. It is hard to say. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would recommend having x-rays taken of the foot and leg. I would also recommend blood testing to see if there are any changes that might suggest why the foot is swollen. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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.

Hi, I'm Dr. Johnson. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor B. I recommend getting the foot looked at. Yes, the circulation was compromised but the nerves could also have been damaged. My hope is that with time the nerves and vessels will return to normal. If B is holding up the foot it is likely painful. The vet can prescribe pain medications to help him feel better. Good luck!