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Originally Posted by margaritaville  If he is no longer in pain, I see no reason to continue the meds. There is no problem with abruptly discontinuing either of these meds or need to finish as in ABX. But, if you choose to continue them just make sure he doesn't drive or consume alcohol  |
lol, the car keys are to high for him to reach, and no alcohol is kept in house lol.
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Originally Posted by Cherie6446 I would finish the abx (always recommended) but stop the pain meds. Sometimes when I overdo a muscle it can cause a lot of pain for two or three days. Sounds like this is what happened along with the torn pads. |
If ABX is an antibiotic he got a shot of that so none was given to me in pill form. What I want to stop is the pain killer and the muscle relaxer as I see no need for it. With all the yorkies I have had over the last 35 + years this is the first time this has happened to a pup of mine. I just wanted to ensure it was ok to stop these meds when he is 100% his nutty little self. I haven't given him the meds today and he is still ok. I am making sure there is no excessive jump, leaping and yard racing. I called the vet, spoke to a tech I have worked with very close when my Matese was with me, I asked about letting him in the yard since he had these splits on his pads, she said it was ok, if I wanted I could put soap and water in a little tub and bathe his feet just to give ME peace of mind, me being the worry wart that I am lol have taken her advice and bathe his paws, the tears / splits are not open wounds, like in torn or were bleeding. There will NEVER be another fence running again. Thank you for giving me peace of mind in stopping the pain meds.