09/19/2024
Roxie is an 8 year old Boxer who was brought in for being painful, unable to walk, not eating, and vomiting following a recent front leg amputation at her regular veterinarian’s office. The front leg amputation was due to osteosarcoma.
Upon arrival, Roxie was laterally recumbent and painful. We placed an IV catheter, administered a loading dose of pain medication, ran bloodwork, took radiographs, and hospitalized her. During her stay, Roxie received 2 different types of IV fluids, a plasma transfusion, a pain medication CRI (constant rate infusion), several GI medications, and an antibiotic. Our staff placed a urinary catheter to monitor her urine output, and to allow her time to rest without having to walk. We also closely monitored her vitals and bloodwork.
Roxie did very well for us! We slowly weaned her off of her pain medication CRI, were able to get her eating, and switched her to oral medications. After 2 days of hospitalization, Roxie was able to be discharged, and she has been doing well at home! 🤎🐾
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