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ladyjane · 05-26-2010, 07:19 AM

He will eat once that med wears off.......I am sure of it! That stuff really does make them loopy.

Did they tell you to only use the Rimadyl for pain? Surely they don't want him to stay on it?? I would definitely ask them about that! Rimadyl is an anti inflammatory and will help with the pain, but honestly, he should not be in pain in another few days. Each day after surgery gets better!

My guess is he will be running around tomorrow.

Cooper2010 · 05-26-2010, 07:24 AM

I will ask them about the Rimadyl when I take him for his stitches to be removed, he's already been taking that for the last month. There's a big sticky spot where that patch was, any idea what I should do about that?

I hope he's somewhat back to normal tomorrow, it's tough seeing him lethargic and in pain. I did put him down on the floor in the vets office and he walked some, putting his foot down. He said that's what we want and the more he moves the better.

ladyjane · 05-26-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooper2010

I will ask them about the Rimadyl when I take him for his stitches to be removed, he's already been taking that for the last month. There's a big sticky spot where that patch was, any idea what I should do about that?

I hope he's somewhat back to normal tomorrow, it's tough seeing him lethargic and in pain. I did put him down on the floor in the vets office and he walked some, putting his foot down. He said that's what we want and the more he moves the better.

Now that he has had the surgery, my guess is that they will stop the Rimadyl.

I don't know what to use to remove that sticky spot. Perhaps someone else will come along who does. I don't recall having that when any of mine wore one, but the last one who did was in the hospital at the time so they probably removed it.

I will bet that by tomorrow you are going to be pleasantly surprised! I had a pup who had both hips done at one time and he was up and running after that surgery! They really do well with the FHOs.

I think he is just still loopy from that patch.

shodanusmc · 05-26-2010, 08:06 AM

My Dog had 2 huge patches after his surgery, they had to be 5"x5" each. I also was converned as his Surget was THursday night and we brought him home Saturday morning, and he was totally out of it and would not eat or drink. I called, and they told me to YANK the patches off Sunday morning if he still was not eating or drinking. I did, got htem off, and later in the day he perked up, and was drinking, and by night time he was eating. On Monday, he was back to his old self,,,,mostly. I also had pain pills but I did not give him any as he seemed fine.

His patches did not leave any sticky residue, just a large pink spot from where it was on his shaved Lower stomach area. I am sure a lotion of oil will remove it, but the vet should be able to tell you. Best of luck.

shodanusmc · 05-26-2010, 08:08 AM

Ok, I exaggerated. The patches after looking at hte picture were more like 4" x 4", still big, and powerful enough to knock the big guy out.

Cooper2010 · 05-26-2010, 08:41 AM

Thanks for all the help.

He seems to be a tiny bit more alert now than before. He licked some water from my finger. Maybe by evening he'll be even better.

ladyjane · 05-26-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooper2010

Thanks for all the help.

He seems to be a tiny bit more alert now than before. He licked some water from my finger. Maybe by evening he'll be even better.

awwww...I am sure he will!! I will look forward to hearing

Cooper2010 · 05-26-2010, 02:12 PM

Updating:

Cooper is much more alert. He's walking around and he ate some dry food from my hand.

Now he's licking at his stitches, I hope that doesn't hurt anything. Apparently he was just doped out of his little head.

shodanusmc · 05-26-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cooper2010

Updating:

Cooper is much more alert. He's walking around and he ate some dry food from my hand.

Now he's licking at his stitches, I hope that doesn't hurt anything. Apparently he was just doped out of his little head.

Just make sure he does not lick too long on them, or start to chew at them. If so, he may need the lampshade. Sounds as if he is coming around....he will even be a lot more alert tomorrow. If he is eating a bit, that is great news. There are days I wish I was doped.........

ladyjane · 05-26-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cooper2010

Updating:

Cooper is much more alert. He's walking around and he ate some dry food from my hand.

Now he's licking at his stitches, I hope that doesn't hurt anything. Apparently he was just doped out of his little head.

I am so happy to hear he is coming around! Be careful with that licking...I would get an e-collar for him!

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Originally Posted by shodanusmc

Just make sure he does not lick too long on them, or start to chew at them. If so, he may need the lampshade. Sounds as if he is coming around....he will even be a lot more alert tomorrow. If he is eating a bit, that is great news. There are days I wish I was doped.........

hahahha yeah...I could use a patch on many days

...for the head and my weight

I need something to make me not want to eat.

4 luv of izzie · 07-19-2010, 05:07 PM

This is my first post to YT. My Izzie is almost 8 months old and we discovered she has this dreaded disease today. I really thought I was wasting my money for an office visit because she would limp one minute and fly around doing laps around the house the next. They sedated her and di the x-rays so she is out of it tonight (drunk almost). This string has has been extremly helpful as I didn't even ask about the recovery time.

I thought this was totally a genetic disease yet one the posts implied it could have been from an injury. Does anyone have more information on that and how do you tell ifi it is genetic or from an injury.

I will be scheduling Izzie's surgery tomorrow and know I will have many other questions.

Hope Cooper is totally recovered by now!

fifeandshaffer · 07-19-2010, 05:29 PM

my dog fife had his hip done when he was 9 months old at the Univ of pennsylvania, one of the best if not the best vet hospital in the country, they told me it was never caused by an injury it was always genetic, same as his collapsed trachea, nothing I did could have caused it, nothing I did could have prevented it. I think the price the OP got was also a great price, I paid 3200 for his surgery, he also had to have both of his knees dont at a later time, also genetic... my poor dog had it all g4 lux p , legg perthes and a collapsed trachea, but he was the best dog and always so happy no matter how sick he was. I hope your dogs surgery goes well, fife was supposed to stay in the hospital 3 days after 2 thry called me and said pick him up he is going to hurt himself in his cage., I took him home he was on pain meds maybe 5 days at the most, no patches or anything like that. I started to put him in my tub the floowing week and he did great 20 laps one way 20 laps the other way.

JessnStoli · 08-02-2010, 02:55 PM

My dog, Stoli, was just diagnosed with LP last week. Right now she is on pain meds until I can afford the surgery. Thanks for all your posts. I hope her surgery goes just as well as all of yours.

ladyjane · 08-02-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 luv of izzie

This is my first post to YT. My Izzie is almost 8 months old and we discovered she has this dreaded disease today. I really thought I was wasting my money for an office visit because she would limp one minute and fly around doing laps around the house the next. They sedated her and di the x-rays so she is out of it tonight (drunk almost). This string has has been extremly helpful as I didn't even ask about the recovery time.

I thought this was totally a genetic disease yet one the posts implied it could have been from an injury. Does anyone have more information on that and how do you tell ifi it is genetic or from an injury.

I will be scheduling Izzie's surgery tomorrow and know I will have many other questions.

Hope Cooper is totally recovered by now!

Here are a couple of links about Legg Perthes that might help you:

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

VetInfo - Veterinary Medical Information for Dogs and Cats - L - Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Cooper2010 · 08-07-2010, 02:38 PM

I hope Izzy is well also! I took my Cooper back Thursday for a recheck. Actually over the last week I can tell a big difference in his use of his leg. He's using it a lot more. After talking with him about an orthopedic consult, evaluating his leg, (he's began to rebuild a little muscle), and coming to terms with the fact that he may never walk totally normal again, we decided to give him some more recovery time and see how it goes.

Last week we got another puppy. A little Boston Terrier and oh my is she a baby! She is the tiniest little thing. Cooper however, was so playful and so active (yet gentle at the same time). I think this may have been the best thing for him. No longer is he happy to lie in his bed, he wants to be up and running and playing and active.

He doesn't like to share his toys though! He politely takes it and looks at her like, "Um no, that's mine."

Even with a slight limp, I know that the surgery removed the pain from his hip. I can live with a happy healthy dog that may sometimes hop on 3 legs.

05-26-2010, 07:19 AM	#16
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	He will eat once that med wears off.......I am sure of it! That stuff really does make them loopy. Did they tell you to only use the Rimadyl for pain? Surely they don't want him to stay on it?? I would definitely ask them about that! Rimadyl is an anti inflammatory and will help with the pain, but honestly, he should not be in pain in another few days. Each day after surgery gets better! My guess is he will be running around tomorrow. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

05-26-2010, 07:24 AM	#17
Cooper2010 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 304	I will ask them about the Rimadyl when I take him for his stitches to be removed, he's already been taking that for the last month. There's a big sticky spot where that patch was, any idea what I should do about that? I hope he's somewhat back to normal tomorrow, it's tough seeing him lethargic and in pain. I did put him down on the floor in the vets office and he walked some, putting his foot down. He said that's what we want and the more he moves the better.

05-26-2010, 08:08 AM	#20
shodanusmc BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,603	Ok, I exaggerated. The patches after looking at hte picture were more like 4" x 4", still big, and powerful enough to knock the big guy out.

05-26-2010, 08:41 AM	#21
Cooper2010 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 304	Thanks for all the help. He seems to be a tiny bit more alert now than before. He licked some water from my finger. Maybe by evening he'll be even better.

05-26-2010, 02:12 PM	#23
Cooper2010 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 304	Updating: Cooper is much more alert. He's walking around and he ate some dry food from my hand. Now he's licking at his stitches, I hope that doesn't hurt anything. Apparently he was just doped out of his little head.

07-19-2010, 05:07 PM	#26
4 luv of izzie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nc Posts: 1	This is my first post to YT. My Izzie is almost 8 months old and we discovered she has this dreaded disease today. I really thought I was wasting my money for an office visit because she would limp one minute and fly around doing laps around the house the next. They sedated her and di the x-rays so she is out of it tonight (drunk almost). This string has has been extremly helpful as I didn't even ask about the recovery time. I thought this was totally a genetic disease yet one the posts implied it could have been from an injury. Does anyone have more information on that and how do you tell ifi it is genetic or from an injury. I will be scheduling Izzie's surgery tomorrow and know I will have many other questions. Hope Cooper is totally recovered by now!

07-19-2010, 05:29 PM	#27
fifeandshaffer YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cherry hill, nj usa Posts: 306	my dog fife had his hip done when he was 9 months old at the Univ of pennsylvania, one of the best if not the best vet hospital in the country, they told me it was never caused by an injury it was always genetic, same as his collapsed trachea, nothing I did could have caused it, nothing I did could have prevented it. I think the price the OP got was also a great price, I paid 3200 for his surgery, he also had to have both of his knees dont at a later time, also genetic... my poor dog had it all g4 lux p , legg perthes and a collapsed trachea, but he was the best dog and always so happy no matter how sick he was. I hope your dogs surgery goes well, fife was supposed to stay in the hospital 3 days after 2 thry called me and said pick him up he is going to hurt himself in his cage., I took him home he was on pain meds maybe 5 days at the most, no patches or anything like that. I started to put him in my tub the floowing week and he did great 20 laps one way 20 laps the other way.

08-02-2010, 02:55 PM	#28
JessnStoli YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 4	My dog, Stoli, was just diagnosed with LP last week. Right now she is on pain meds until I can afford the surgery. Thanks for all your posts. I hope her surgery goes just as well as all of yours.

08-07-2010, 02:38 PM	#30
Cooper2010 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 304	I hope Izzy is well also! I took my Cooper back Thursday for a recheck. Actually over the last week I can tell a big difference in his use of his leg. He's using it a lot more. After talking with him about an orthopedic consult, evaluating his leg, (he's began to rebuild a little muscle), and coming to terms with the fact that he may never walk totally normal again, we decided to give him some more recovery time and see how it goes. Last week we got another puppy. A little Boston Terrier and oh my is she a baby! She is the tiniest little thing. Cooper however, was so playful and so active (yet gentle at the same time). I think this may have been the best thing for him. No longer is he happy to lie in his bed, he wants to be up and running and playing and active. He doesn't like to share his toys though! He politely takes it and looks at her like, "Um no, that's mine." Even with a slight limp, I know that the surgery removed the pain from his hip. I can live with a happy healthy dog that may sometimes hop on 3 legs.