Oh no Nicki, is De De ok? Did something happen? I'm not sure on the re-dosage but wanted to let you know she will be in t=my thoughts!
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Originally Posted by EmrldShdwQueen  My little DeDe just got out of major surgery today, she is doing well but is tired (of course) and shaking a lot (assume it is due to the anesthesia). She has been interested in food and ate a few bites.
She was prescribed two different pain medications and an antibiotic. Her antiobiotic is cephalexin (I hope I'm spelling that right). She is 3 lbs, 2 ounces and her dosage is .5 mL every 8 hrs.
My question is...about 15 minutes ago I gave her the antibiotic dose before bedtime, and then she immediately went over and started to drink water. I was putting the antibiotic back in the fridge and wasn't paying attention, and when I turned around she was still drinking. I remembered seeing on her paperwork not to let them drink too much water at a time to mess up their tummy. I picked her up and brought her back into the living room, and within 1 minute she threw up. I'm certain it was the water...she just drank too much at one time. However, her antibiotics were clearly in the vomit (it's an orange color). Should I give her another dose of antibiotics tonight since she threw hers right back up? I'm afraid since she had such a major surgery that even a few hours could make a difference with some kind of infection. She has several outside stitches and a few inside as well.
I have my vet's cell number but it's so late I feel terrible calling him at home and waking him up or something. What do you guys think?  |