[Ricky and Lucy]

We are new to this forum, and very happy to find you.

Ricky was hit a few days ago and immediately taken to the hospital. He was medicated and xrays were taken. Amazingly, no bones were broken, but possibly one rib fractured. He has no feeling/control over his right front leg. 4 days later, still not responding to any touch in that leg/paw.

The vet gave us 3 medications...Gabapentin(50mg), Omeprazole(10mg), and tramadol(50mg)1/4 tablet.

Seems like the Gabapentin causes marked drowsiness and short quick breaths...any one experience this and is it normal? I know the drowsiness is but the breathing concerns me. A vet told me last night that he was probably worked up in a dream...really?

As I write this...he popped up from his restful state, wanted to go outside and do his business. Which leads me to the next question...runny stool with what looks like a little blood...to be expected after being hit by a car/side effect of medicine perhaps?

Anyone have experience with these meds and there effects...

Ricky is 6 yrs old, 14 lbs....a tough little dog. 4 Vets that have evaluated him are split on hope for regaining control of the leg, any thoughts on that?

Thanks all...This has been very difficult...and I have read some of your threads for hope.

Bill