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by Terry on 09 February 2012 - 11:02
we have a 12 week old male who has fluid on the elbows, the vet wants to remove the fuid with a needle?? is this OK
by mentayflor on 09 February 2012 - 13:02
Terri, I think so, I had a doggy with the same problem and the doctor removed the liquid with a syringe from her elbow, it was to relieve pain and to diagnosticate any infection. Besides he prescribed her medication. Good luck!
by VKGSDs on 09 February 2012 - 13:02
I haven't seen this on a dog but my husband had this on his knee and YES he had to have the fluid removed. They removed 150 CCs and then he went back two more times. The fluid was examined to rule out infection.
by gsdlvr2 on 10 February 2012 - 02:02
Terry yes it is ok if your vet is skilled at removing the fluid. Best is if the vet also injects a local steroid to prevent inflammation recurring after the shot that withdrew the bursal fluid.
by Terry on 11 February 2012 - 11:02
Hi Thank you, we had the vet remove the fliud yesterday, and today they are back the same size. So realy dont know what to do????
by mentayflor on 11 February 2012 - 13:02
But he is not on medication?
by Terry on 11 February 2012 - 13:02
YES hes on RANCLAV 375MG FOR 4 DAYS AND RIMADYL TABS
by mentayflor on 11 February 2012 - 23:02
HiTerry, I think you should await the results of the medications, and then I would consider the possibility of local infiltration but let's wait to see what the doctor say.
good luck!
good luck!
by Terry on 12 February 2012 - 09:02
Thank you everyone for your kind words, I just feel very bad for the boy that they are back the same size, The vet did xray the elbows all looks ok for his age, he also said the fluid was not infected.
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