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Originally Posted by kalina82  I'm glad to hear that Ranger is doing so much better after taking the patch off. We typically do not put patches on dogs under 7 pounds. the smallest we would cut a 25 mcg patch is in half, but then we got 12 mcg patches and didn't need to do that anymore. cutting patches doesn't give you the right amount of medication (can give more or less) so that's why we didn't put them on little guys. i'm not knocking your vet, just letting you know why ranger might have felt crappy (he might have been getting too much medication). But he's feeling better now and that's all that matters.
As for the PT, i definitely agree that you should follow your vets instructions. |
Truthfully, I don't think he wanted to put a patch on him at all. I brought it up during the consultation because I was concerned about Ranger having one (due to his small size and his propensity for not liking things on his little body) but in my nervousness, it must not have been clear. I think he thought I wanted one as I was concerned about pain management. When I called this AM they said they usually don't even use them on these surgeries or little guys, but thought I had wanted one
I told my hubby to do the talking but then I butt in like always
He is doing so great now though. I moved him to his "recovery house" which is a larger, soft-sided crate. He's chewing on a bully
Thanks for your concern!!