Air bubble from fluid therapy

[JennaPenny]

I'm frustrated because the vet tech tried saying that's "impossible" for air to be in there, and that If I did it then it definitely would cause problems. I didn't do it, they did, and that's air. I know what the fluid felt like, and it's NOT fluid.

They've fleeced us over 800 dollars the past 10 days. I asked if it was an emergency if by Sunday the AIR BUBBLE- not fluid- was still on her back. She said if you're worried bring her in. She's been pretty damn traumatized over the last 10 days, and this bubble isn't causing her any pain. It's sunday, still there. She said no, it wasn't an emergency, but definitely bring her in if I'm worried.

I said I wasn't worried until you said that having an air bubble was impossible, that it would happen if I did it! This puzzled silence isn't helping my confidence.

Now, I don't know what I should do, seriously, in this situation. she's playing, cuddling, eating, squealing, going potty, all that. Any ideas?

[Scoobstersmom]

What makes you think its an air bubble? How big is it? Could it be that the fluids have just not completely dissipated since the last time you did fluids? If it is an air bubble, and its not a huge bump, from sub q fluids, its not going into a vein and should be just under the skin. I don't see how it is possible to get a large pocket of air. I'm sure there were times during the years I did fluids on my yorkie that he got a few bubbles of air. It never hurt anything and eventually dissipated.

Diana

[JennaPenny]

Originally Posted by Scoobstersmom

What makes you think its an air bubble? How big is it? Could it be that the fluids have just not completely dissipated since the last time you did fluids? If it is an air bubble, and its not a huge bump, from sub q fluids, its not going into a vein and should be just under the skin. I don't see how it is possible to get a large pocket of air. I'm sure there were times during the years I did fluids on my yorkie that he got a few bubbles of air. It never hurt anything and eventually dissipated.

Diana

Well, the reason why I think it's air is because it sounds like wrapping paper being crinkled.. but it's not small, either. I'd say the size of a tennis ball, if it was flattened with a bit of a curve.

She was very angry with me for not staying with her for her afternoon nap, and showed it. She's just fine, just as sassy as ever.

[Scoobstersmom]

Okay it does sound like an air bubble! I wonder how it got there? I'm sure it will dissipate with time, but how weird. I'm not far from Mesa. Which vet do you use so that I can be sure to avoid them? LOL

Diana

[JennaPenny]

Originally Posted by Scoobstersmom

Okay it does sound like an air bubble! I wonder how it got there? I'm sure it will dissipate with time, but how weird. I'm not far from Mesa. Which vet do you use so that I can be sure to avoid them? LOL

Diana

LOL, no all seriousness, Dr Steinberg at University animal hospital is REALLY good, just like all the other vets I've seen. We had a slight disagreement with letting Chewie suffer- for the third day in a row- and demanded he take care of the impaction, but it wasn't Dr. Steinberg. A vet Tech screwed up. I get it happens.

[sandy simpson]

Here's a miracle. Took my Yorkie spud in because his kidneys were not working right. He is 14yrs. Had fluid therapy, been eating hills zd. Old spud quit eating that. Finally I gave up and prayed for him. Alot. My friend Kim prayed. I began feeding him wellness petite casserole the chicken green beans and carrot. He loved that food. Started eating. You should see him. Complete change in his behavior and eating. I know it's an answer to my prayers. Every day is a blessing. The Lord hears every prayer we say. Spud eats plays barks and does not need fluids.

[Wylie's Mom]

Has it gone down yet...?

[JennaPenny]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Has it gone down yet...?

It's still there, but gone down again by about half, I'm guessing. I'll give it to this evening and if it hasn't moved yet, then She'll be in tomorrow. It's super strange.

[JennaPenny]

Originally Posted by sandy simpson

Here's a miracle. Took my Yorkie spud in because his kidneys were not working right. He is 14yrs. Had fluid therapy, been eating hills zd. Old spud quit eating that. Finally I gave up and prayed for him. Alot. My friend Kim prayed. I began feeding him wellness petite casserole the chicken green beans and carrot. He loved that food. Started eating. You should see him. Complete change in his behavior and eating. I know it's an answer to my prayers. Every day is a blessing. The Lord hears every prayer we say. Spud eats plays barks and does not need fluids.

I'm glad your little guy is doing so well! Chewie is actually just fine now. She was born with the Giardia- most likely-we were told. Shes' on meds for another type of parasite that we were waiting on for after her tummy and first inception dose to dose her with. It was just bad luck that it all happened at once. Then she got ahold of naproxen on top of it. I brought the tablet in and the doctor agreed she didn't get much if any, but we flushed her just in case. A comedy of errors. That seems to happen in our household. Everything is perfect, and the, suddenly, EVERYTHING goes wrong for a few weeks. I call it the F U fairy at play. It's an inside joke in this house. Sometimes you have to laugh or you'll just be upset all day.