Fluid Retention and Tissue Swelling Due to Collection of Lymph in Dogs

Lilly Pit/Mix, 8 years of age. Has AIHA, since age 6 months. Treatment in the past included Cyclosporin and Prednisone. Still on low doses of Pred. due to skin itching. However, recently her face swelled up to the eye area, and included some dark spots on the snout. Yesterday , her right paw and leg were grossly swollen. I gave her 10 mg of Pred, along with 1 tab Enthroflaxin, and the leg swelling has been reduced a bit. Does this sound like Lymphatic issues??? She's only seen by the ER vet for the past few years.

Stella has a history of skin issues due to allergies, hormones, and an immune system which is attacking itself from what I understand. Stella is currently on a raw diet of mostly chicken with some other meats on occasion. This diet seemed to cause the least allergic reactions. She has a dermatological specialist which we visit, over the years many test and treatments have been performed. It took some time but we did finally find a protocol that seems to quell her symptoms (medicated antimicrobial baths - on a regular basis during the summer months, and antibiotic ointment on lesions). The summer months are always difficult for her due to the increased pollen in relation to her allergies, one time it got so bad she developed a staff infection due to the open soars. Past treatment/test have included: allergy panel, allergen specific immunotherapy, antimicrobial medicated shampoos/sprays/ointments, having her spayed, tear test, cytologies, cultures, and the list goes on. In the past 4 days or so Stella's front ankle has been bothering her. I didn't see any foreign objects so thought nothing of it. For about 2 days now she has had swelling in that same spot, just above her metacarpal pad and her carpal pad. She hasn't been licking at this spot but it was noticeably bothering her a couple days ago and last night I noticed it was leaking from a pin size hole, I squeezed out as much fluid as I could and I lathered the area with antibiotic ointment. The fluid was clear and seemed like water or something resembling water. I have not taken her to the vet for this issue yet, I had some left over minocycline, knowing it is an inflammatory antibiotic, I have been administering this in the hopes it would help. I am worried she is having lymph issues, please let me know your thoughts and my apologies for write up.

Hi I was just wondering if I could find out about my dog she has swelling on her left leg and feels to have fluid in it along with here stumick could I get a pin and make a we hole in her skin and drain the fluid out there is only 1 local vet here and the prices are over the top thanks

My 10 yr old female was dxd for the 3rd time in 3 years. This time it’s not operable being on Right elbow, large and hard. Been on IV, oral chemo, (stopped for now) and started TCyte off label. Recently developed a lot of swelling below elbow whereas it was from elbow up to shoulder. It does feel more gel like, the tumor, and oncologist is very concerned being she’s on Prednisone 20mg and 10mg per day with no significant change in swelling. She’s eating well and limping less though. Any ideas?

Bear was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer. I have been trying to keep him comfortable at home until my daughter can come home and we can put him down. When he was two he was hit by a car and every winter his front leg (where he was hit by the car) becomes limp for a week or so in the cold weather. This week, a few days after his cancer diagnosis his leg went limp again for the first time this winter and then last night his leg swelled from his ankle all the way to the shoulder. He is on an NSAID for osteoarthritis and no other medication. Is the swelling due to the cancer? Do I need to take him back to the vet to get a stronger pain reliever until my daughter can get home?

I have got a 9-10year old black lab mix. I just noticed swelling on the right side of her chest above the leg. The swollen area is about the size of a golf ball in size, though it is not perfectly cylindrical. It appears to be fluid and is not a hard mass. She still has normal appetite, does not appear to be in pain and doesn't have labored breathing. It is not sensitive to touch. I noticed no bite marks or external injuries so I can rule out snake/animal bite.

can a wrong subcutaneous injection result a huge swelling beside the injection site ??
it's huge but not painful, also there is no change in appetite or energy level .

I have a 13 years old male Newfoundland. His sister died recently. Like his sister, his left leg is swollen and little by little is difficult him to get up and walk. I too his sister to orthopedic and he said she didn't have arthritis. It was a muscle problem but there was nothing he could do. Now my male Newfoundland has the same problem but I truly believe there is some treatment I just need to find the right specialist to give me the right diagnostic and treatment. My dog is eating and drinking normally. He is not overweight. If I press his paw it takes time to come back. I massage and I do exercise walking with him. My question is, any idea what it could be? What would be the type of specialist if I decide to take my dog to check his leg?

Good day. My dog within past few months developed swollen tit that became hot red and feels hard inside. You can’t really move it around. And in past week her back leg became swollen like she has edema. Doctor has an appointment available in a week. Should I rush her to emergency or it can wait. It’s hard for her to walk but she otherwise fine. Eats and drinks as normal. Being 15 years old what can be a recommendation and what should I expect from a vets visit? Thank you so much!!!! I am so afraid she will die waiting for an appointment. Please help. I have a 7 year old daughter and can’t imagine explaining this yet to her. We are not ready for our dog to die.

my dog had a severe heat stroke the other day due to negligence from my sister-in-law. He's been at the vet for about 3 days and they were giving him fluids to keep him hydrated. They had sent him home last night and his legs and stomach are swollen. He seems to be in a lot of pain from it and can't move. How long will it take for the swelling to go down or absorb?

Hi Dr turner ,
I am a CVT and had a quick question about a recent case I had experienced . We had removed a firm growth over the 3rd- 4th digit on the LH limb of a 5yr old MC rottweiler. The owners declined sending out the histopath do to cost . Post sx we placed a bandage and everything went well . About 3 days later the limb became swollen . We removed the bandage and started the pet on pred 20mg. 2 days later the limb continue to swell and has not subsided . I told the owner we need to send to histopath ASAP, but are still declining . I know that growths on the feet are usually bad news and can metastasize quickly . But just wondering what your thoughts were ? if there's anything you would do . post sx was given rimadyl 100mg , trazadone 100mg , gabapentin 300mg , cefalexin 500mg . On 9/6 after rimadyl was discontinued and started on pred 20mg.
Thanks,
Nicole

I came home during lunch yesterday and everything was fine. Ate her food and was walking around. When I got home from work I noticed something was wrong. She usually runs up to me when I get home and I got nothing. I noticed her back left leg was very swollen from the elbow up. We have a bee hive in the back so I thought it might’ve been a sting but I still took her to the vet. They checked her out. Everything was fine. They gave her a diphenhydramine shot and then took her back to check for a stinger. When they came back they said they found pitting edema on her elbow and that when they listened closely to her heart, noticed she had a heart murmur as well. They said if she hasn’t been coughing and losing weight it should be fine. It’s a minor murmur. Gave me 20mg lasix tablets to bring down the edema. They told me if the swelling goes up and if she starts limping worse to bring her back immediately. It hasn’t gotten worse, but it hasn’t gotten better. She’s only had two doses of the lasix since it was prescribed, but now she’s not eating. I don’t know what to do or what is going on.

My dog had a needle aspirate and blood came back as anemic and low protein. dr. said did not come back as Lymphoma. Second vet that did sonogram said he sees 4 masses and 90% certain it’s Lymphoma. When I told him that 1st dr. doesn’t think it’s Lymphoma he said that the needle aspirate is only 50% accurate. I have read that it is 100% of detecting cancer. My second dr. is suggesting that I put my dog down. I would appreciate your thoughts. Very confused! Thank you in advance!

My 7 year old Doberman had surgery on July 18th his stomach,intestine,and spleen were all turned he is still in the hospital today July 26th since Monday he has been leaking fluid from his incision they put compound in the stomach to make sure it wasn’t leaking,ok so it wasn’t on Tuesday he had a ct scan to check everything spleen,kidneys,lungs urenary etc.no leaks were found, his hind legs,hips,scrodome is very swollen and the leaking continues,he is a pet specialist hospital

My dog went in to vet office normal and healthy. For booster shots and nail trim. After taki g dog home she became a little lethargic loss of appetite figured it would go away waited a week. Did not go away took dog back in they took comprehensive blood test nothing abnormal did fecal negative, prescribed a antibiotic and gave me a appetite increaser. Did not work after several days of evaluation they recommend.A specialist internal medicine vet. So I take her there and they start a catheter for drawing and administration of iv. Lab normal lots of swelling, edema, did ultra sound little fluid in stomach no mass found got lasix treating dog not eating giving pediolite and swelling is worse diarrhea and just lays around can get her to drink will not eat. Swelling is really bad. Her bladders working. What is going on in your opinion? This I still believe to be related to that first visit rather reaction or system set off due to booster immunation or something caught no health issues before. Really don't know what is next said heart sounded good and lungs.

My Rottweiler, Boo, is 10+ years old. In May, he was diagnosed with lymphoma. He has been on a 25mg dosage of prednisone once a day (he started on it twice a day but was reduced...he was doing so well!). Today, his front right paw, all the way to his pawpit, is swollen. If I press my finger into the inside of his leg, it remains indented for a short period before returning to normal. He is lethargic and limps when he does get up to move. Is this likely because of his lymphoma? Should I increase his dosage again? My regular vet is on summer vacation... :(

swelling is worse and has spread from her paw to upper leg. her good leg is just sitting on the swelled rear leg is this from her old surgery cruciate. Swelling noticed just yesterday. However has been restless and heavy panting difficulty getting up, assisting more than the usual, still mobile yet struggling to walk without heavy panting and struggled to walk without support with towel

Our almost 13 year old Rottweiler has a severely swollen leg and armpit - that is hot to the touch, and she is lethargic. She has been diagnosed with throat cancer, is already on 10 mg of Piroxiacm - so maybe this is cancer in her lymphatic system? Her vet is closed until Monday, today is saturday night - anything we can do to alleviate some swelling and discomfort?

My 7yo dog has swelling to his tail as pointed out by his groomer who suggested he may have fluid retention and/or tissue swelling. He also cries when she goes near his ears, but she believes this is personality and nothing serious, although of late he yelps on occasion when scratching. For several years he received injections every three weeks for allergies plus cortisone, but I ceased that all two years ago and he's been great (and medicine free) ever since.

Hi my dog T has recently just all within a week put on a lot of weight in his front and back legs Long with his stomach, he also has soft cushion feeling on his upper chest l, he seems like he’s struggling to breathe. He’s lost complete interest in everything. Doesn’t really drink much when he goes to the bathroom it’s a very dark yellow.

Hi, this question come form Taiwan.
my dog in car crash get damage at 4/6.
abdomen to inner thigh Serious Swelling , but only few part Scratches.
then take care by Veterinarian everyday.
at 4/14, found left hind lateral thigh start Edema.
after draw out, liquid look like blood and water mixture.
analysis it, seems have some bacterial infection.
Veterinarian surgery to clear inside today, get some necrotic tissue.
he show me the picture, it seems black net distributed on the inside of the skin
he say never saw that, may be a tumor,
but before accident, dog seems health, even it over 14 year old
so i don't know how can i do right now
this dog is a Stray dog, it my dad take to home before he Passed away.
so if possible, I hope can cure my dog
so I really to know, the edema is by accident or tumor.
need someone can help me or talk to me.
thanks.

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My 10 year old lab mix went for a dental cleaning on Tuesday (@60 hours ago) He was a healthy dog before he went in for the cleaning. He had no extractions or complications during the cleaning. He was having issues once the cleaning was finished, he did not drink any water for 24 hours after the cleaning. I took him back to the vet and they gave him 700ml of fluid in about an hours time. His left side of his face is a tad puffy and swollen along with a puffy pocket under his left eye. His left eye is also very wet/watery. The vet does not seem to be concerned, but I am. Should I bring him to a different vet for a second opinion?

my dog has a swollen front left wrist and has to walk tip toed. He doesn't act like he is in pain, but he is on niacin. X ray showed it's nothing on the bone. Bloodstream showed non cancerous. The vet doesn't seem to have the answers. What can I do to help? The swelling seems to grow slightly every day for the past month. Epsom bath? Is this just a part of old age?

I have a doberman mix about a year or so old and I came home to her having a fat bubbled out lip and there are blood splatters on the wall by where she was laying... She was fine last night but this thing appeared overnight! The only trauma I think that could have possibly happened was when my bf helped me clean her ears?? I just had surgery so I need his help to put the cotton ball in her ear (she won't let anyone else do this but me) and she whined when he had ahold of her nose. Obviously, he let go and everything was fine but now I am concerned and don't know what to do! Any advice to how serious this is would be appreciated!! She is definitely my BB (baby) so thank you for yoyr responses!!

Hi one of my foxhounds was in a very serious dog fight and suffered major trauma to the inside of one of his back legs that eventually healed well but always remained swollen (at least 6 -8months now since injury) He has recently been very sore on it (may be hot weather or may have got a "bang" at play / yard time and it continues to be very swollen. He did not have much improvement to anti inflammatory medication. He was treated by a vet at the time who felt the swelling would always remain and his chances of returning to hunting we not great. Is there anything else we can do. He is a working hound so its upsetting as i am also very fond of him and would love to see him come good.

My dog has been to the vet on Friday (it's now Tuesday) for scrotum swelling and leg swelling. Since then his prepuce has become swollen too. The vet said his lymph nodes were swollen all over his body. They ran a blood panel and a fine needle aspirate of a few of the lymph nodes and they couldn't determine exactly what is causing this issue. They said his RBC and WBCs look normal, but they were going to send it to a pathologist. He's on an antibacterial and an a medicine for inflammation, but his swelling has not went down at all. They also did an ultrasound on his bladder and prostate and said they thought his prostate looked a bit enlarged, but it was hard to tell because of his lymph nodes being so swollen. My dog doesn't seem to be in much pain, he was happy and has been eating and drinking fine, he's just not moving as fast anymore outside. Hes also a 10 yr old husky thats still in tact. Could he have lymphoma? There was also a spot on his back that looks like he could have been bit by something outside (like a snake maybe). Could this swelling be caused from a snake bite? Would the medicine they put him on have helped for snake bites? There hasn't been any change in swelling in 4 days.

My 10 year old Shitzu/Poodle had a surgery about 4 years ago on his back leg, after the surgery a lump pop up on his front left leg which at the beginning was not growing but not it seems to be getting a bit bigger, is there any natural remedy or process that I could do in order to reduce the swelling.

my dachshund has two balls on her chest that have grown over night. Took her to her regular vet and he menitoned that he's never seen anything like that in his 30 years career. He mentioned that it looks like some sort of edema. Can you please give me some advise? He did check her heart the day of the visit and said it sounds good, but then mentioned a few day's later that he's worried about that, and how she needs a specialist. She does have hypo thyorid, and is on meds for that, and has had very high cholesterol.

My dog is retaining fluid all over his body what should I do? His legs have fluid also and they are very cold.He is eating like normal and drinking but all he does is stand he looks like he is about to pop.

My friend's 4 year old Golden Retriever has lymphedema but the past 3 months has late night gag and barfing sessions of white-sticky-foamy substance (no food in the stuff). She has spent more than she can afford trying to get an answer, overnight stays, loads of lab tests and no answers came from it all. HELP!