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Originally Posted by KatysMom

So, I'm still trying to figure out why the ER response for Katy was so different than it was for Bells.

(1) Tramadol. From what I have read, Tramadol is a pain med. One article, "...Tramadol to hel Dogs with Pain and Anxiety" indicates this drug "can often be helpful with older canines suffering from joint pain ...can also help when an acute injury has occurred and short-term pain relief is needed for extreme pain." As to treatment for anxiety, article says, "there are typically safer options your vet will want to try first." Article goes on to report the drug has some serious side effect.

I wonder what dosage of Tramadol the vet prescribed for BellymonsterMom's Bells. Here's 2016 post by Joszacs, whose pup was 'scribed a far too high does of Tramadol, "...Tramadol for 5 pound Yorkie??"

(2) Cerenia. Hoping as well someone can tell me more about Cerenia. I read a couple of things about this drug, but those article talked about it helping prevent nausea and vomiting. Here's an article, "Cerenia" by Veterinary Place. Article includes a dosage/dog weight chart.

Tramadol is actually very common to be given for pain. Callie has been giving it multiple times during her life. I’m guessing the ER did not think it was a actual vaccine reaction and just pain from the injection or they definitely would have given Benadryl because that is normal procedure and if the reaction is very severe they give a steroid as well. The Cerenia was given at a different time because her dog kept throwing up. Both Joey and Callie have been given an injection of that for nausea and vomiting.