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ladyjane · 10-03-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

some do not tolerate the patch especially if they are small. dogs under 7lbs aren't suppose to have a patch because its not accurate enough if you only use half of a 12.5mcg. some will hold their urine, some look overly "drunk" and out of it, and some cats just freak out completely. its not common but it does happen. i'd say one out of every 100 would have some sort of reaction to it (mostly minor things, never saw anything terribly bad happen that couldn't be fixed by taking the patch off).

He is right around 7 pounds give or take a few ounces. The surgeon is board certified and it is a great facility. It was just too much for him! He was fine the next day!
Actually, I was happy that they are a bit aggressive with pain meds because I think too many vets undermedicate. Dogs are known for hiding pain...it is a protective measure.

kalina82 · 10-03-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

He is right around 7 pounds give or take a few ounces. The surgeon is board certified and it is a great facility. It was just too much for him! He was fine the next day!
Actually, I was happy that they are a bit aggressive with pain meds because I think too many vets undermedicate. Dogs are known for hiding pain...it is a protective measure.

yup, so true.

Patti · 10-03-2009, 05:06 PM

I am just seeing that you found the culprit. Thank God you found it and they are both doing better.

mypreciouspups · 10-03-2009, 05:16 PM

Just read all the update's Judy, and wow thank you for letting us all know. I read this to my husband. He is not on patches but just the information is good for other's and I see Deb saying how easy it can really happen. anne

peanut · 10-03-2009, 05:51 PM

Judy I haven't been on much lately and was looking for a update on Kandi, my heart sunk when I saw Gizmo was sick also, but thank God they are both okay and doing better, I hate that he got sick also, but now you know what happen with Kandi, Big hugs to all of you!

Judy in Waco · 10-03-2009, 06:54 PM

Thank you ladies. I can't tell you how much that means to me.

To Ladyjane and Kalina82...

That's what they acted like...really really stoned or drunk. Gizmo was also drooling badly and had his tongue hanging out. I don't think they had any idea what was going on. I think the biggest concern for the vets was the very slow heart rate. It kept getting slower and slower until they were given Atropine.

wemple2 · 10-03-2009, 07:03 PM

Judy I swear my heart skipped a beat when I read the title of this thread...oh my goodness I was so scared for you and your little ones. Yep, those patches can cause wicked side effects in an adult human (I've seen it with my own 2 eyes) I can only imagine, your thoughts, your fears for first Kandi and then Gizmo as well. We must all be so very careful with any and all medications...I stand over the sink even to take a vitamin...because if it hits the floor Winston is so quick, I'm sure he'd grab it before I had time to tell him to "leave it"!!! Hugs to you, girlfriend..kisses to Gizmo and Kandi!!!

ladyjane · 10-03-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Thank you ladies. I can't tell you how much that means to me.

To Ladyjane and Kalina82...

That's what they acted like...really really stoned or drunk. Gizmo was also drooling badly and had his tongue hanging out. I don't think they had any idea what was going on. I think the biggest concern for the vets was the very slow heart rate. It kept getting slower and slower until they were given Atropine.

How scary. Thank God you acted quickly!

I am just so relieved and so happy for you that it turned out the way it did.

Thank you for sharing this. I am sure this story will save others. What happened could happen to any one of us.

twalla · 10-04-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Whew....at least we have the answer now. So, the moral of this story is that if you know anyone who uses medication administered through patches, watch out! Their is still enough medication on a used patch to poison your pets.

Thank you all for your prayers and support. I'll update again in the morning.

So scary!
Im glad both of your babies are better now!!! Hugs to you and your hubby and big kisses to the furbutts!!!

Judy in Waco · 10-04-2009, 09:26 AM

Thank you so much! They are back to their awesome, playful selves.

They still want to be fed by hand, but you know how that goes! LOL!

MauiGirl · 10-04-2009, 09:31 AM

I'm so happy it has all turned out ok. This is a good lesson to everybody.

I once found my schnauzer chewing on a blood pressure patch that fell off my DH by the swimming pool. Didn't have any ill effects, but made us extra cautious after that.

kriston · 10-04-2009, 10:31 AM

Wow. How frightening. I'm so glad that things have worked out well for Khandi and Gizmo. Also glad everything is back to normal for you... I guess a little hand feeding is worth the trouble!!!!

We all like to be a little spoiled now and then (even our furbabies!).

BonBon · 10-05-2009, 05:35 AM

Judy, I'm just seeing this! I'm so glad they're going to be ok, and that you figured out so quickly what had happened!

ARCHIE · 10-05-2009, 05:47 AM

What a scary thing to go threw. Glad your story has a happy ending.
Hugs to all of you,

hugz4all4 · 10-05-2009, 08:10 AM

wow how scary..

.. Im happy to hear that they are both doing better..

10-03-2009, 05:06 PM	#63
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10-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#65
peanut Dogs Rule Cats Drool! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,895	Judy I haven't been on much lately and was looking for a update on Kandi, my heart sunk when I saw Gizmo was sick also, but thank God they are both okay and doing better, I hate that he got sick also, but now you know what happen with Kandi, Big hugs to all of you! __________________ KIM

10-03-2009, 06:54 PM	#66
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Thank you ladies. I can't tell you how much that means to me. To Ladyjane and Kalina82... That's what they acted like...really really stoned or drunk. Gizmo was also drooling badly and had his tongue hanging out. I don't think they had any idea what was going on. I think the biggest concern for the vets was the very slow heart rate. It kept getting slower and slower until they were given Atropine. __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

10-03-2009, 07:03 PM	#67
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Judy I swear my heart skipped a beat when I read the title of this thread...oh my goodness I was so scared for you and your little ones. Yep, those patches can cause wicked side effects in an adult human (I've seen it with my own 2 eyes) I can only imagine, your thoughts, your fears for first Kandi and then Gizmo as well. We must all be so very careful with any and all medications...I stand over the sink even to take a vitamin...because if it hits the floor Winston is so quick, I'm sure he'd grab it before I had time to tell him to "leave it"!!! Hugs to you, girlfriend..kisses to Gizmo and Kandi!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

10-04-2009, 09:26 AM	#70
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Thank you so much! They are back to their awesome, playful selves. They still want to be fed by hand, but you know how that goes! LOL! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

10-03-2009, 05:16 PM	#64
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	Just read all the update's Judy, and wow thank you for letting us all know. I read this to my husband. He is not on patches but just the information is good for other's and I see Deb saying how easy it can really happen. anne

10-04-2009, 09:31 AM	#71
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	I'm so happy it has all turned out ok. This is a good lesson to everybody. I once found my schnauzer chewing on a blood pressure patch that fell off my DH by the swimming pool. Didn't have any ill effects, but made us extra cautious after that. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

10-04-2009, 10:31 AM	#72
kriston Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: W. KY Posts: 693	Wow. How frightening. I'm so glad that things have worked out well for Khandi and Gizmo. Also glad everything is back to normal for you... I guess a little hand feeding is worth the trouble!!!! We all like to be a little spoiled now and then (even our furbabies!). __________________ Kriston Very Proud to be Lola, Ted, & baby Chip's Human! "Puppy kisses are GOOOOOD medicine!"

10-05-2009, 05:35 AM	#73
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Judy, I'm just seeing this! I'm so glad they're going to be ok, and that you figured out so quickly what had happened! __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

10-05-2009, 05:47 AM	#74
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	What a scary thing to go threw. Glad your story has a happy ending. Hugs to all of you,

10-05-2009, 08:10 AM	#75
hugz4all4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: upstate NY Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 1	wow how scary.. .. Im happy to hear that they are both doing better.. __________________ Love all 9 of my furrbutts!