Andy's Leg

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by laci32

Thankyou so much everyone for all your help .I will call the vet in the morning and ask about metcam . I have kept him quiet all day watching movies with me etc and using pee pads instead of going outside promoting excitement . He did this yesterday jumped off the couch the little monkey . I have stairs for him to use .I will sit with him for however long this takes .He's my little boy .

It can happen to anyone. These guys can be so quick. Even if they are taught not to jump, you never know when that canine mentality will hit them and off they go.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Cooper2010

I too have read about the Dengue virus and it is scary stuff! I wonder how mosquitoes don't transmit even more diseases than they do being blood drinkers. I've gotten better at discussing issues with my vet. I am after all paying for his time.

I should add, that since May 25th, since his surgery, I haven't paid for one single follow up. He tells me when I go out the door, no charge for today.

Laci, I'm really glad he's not in a lot of pain. An anti-inflamatory probably woudn't hurt.

The anti inflamatory actually works at keeping him down too.

[Cooper2010]

Can't childrens Motrin be given in a pinch? Maybe a 1/4 of a teaspoon? I know lots of human meds can be given to dogs. Motrin is ibuprofen based, and anti inflamatory?

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Cooper2010

Can't childrens Motrin be given in a pinch? Maybe a 1/4 of a teaspoon? I know lots of human meds can be given to dogs. Motrin is ibuprofen based, and anti inflamatory?

I wouldn't without a vet's ok. They usually advise that Children's Benadryl be given.

[Cooper2010]

Ahh. I didn't know Benadryl was the same! Good to know.

This is my first dog in years, but when I had my other little girl I could give her anything from Tylenol to Keopectate in a pinch. Of course that was 9 years ago.

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Cooper2010

Ahh. I didn't know Benadryl was the same! Good to know.

This is my first dog in years, but when I had my other little girl I could give her anything from Tylenol to Keopectate in a pinch. Of course that was 9 years ago.

Since they've found that Tylenol distroys their kidneys and kills them. Keopectate is still good and Pepto. I use both. However, if that doesn't stop it within 24 hours....it's off to the vet for the heavy duty stuff.

[Cooper2010]

I think tylenol is even bad for humans, liver issues and such. Sorry for even suggesting it. My daughter had her maltese spayed last week and she was sent home with no pain meds. I told her to go buy childrens Motrin. She didn't, and now I'm glad she didn't.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Cooper2010

I think tylenol is even bad for humans, liver issues and such. Sorry for even suggesting it. My daughter had her maltese spayed last week and she was sent home with no pain meds. I told her to go buy childrens Motrin. She didn't, and now I'm glad she didn't.

Just so you know, Motrin can be very dangerous to a dog. It can cause severe GI bleeds and/or death. The only anti inflammatory that should be given to a dog should be prescribed by a vet!!

And, always ask a vet about pain meds. Many of them do not prescribe them unless asked. For the life of me, I do not understand that; but it is very common. Have to wonder if these vets who don't prescribe would have their insides cut open and not take any pain meds.

[laci32]

Originally Posted by Cooper2010

I too have read about the Dengue virus and it is scary stuff! I wonder how mosquitoes don't transmit even more diseases than they do being blood drinkers. I've gotten better at discussing issues with my vet. I am after all paying for his time.

I should add, that since May 25th, since his surgery, I haven't paid for one single follow up. He tells me when I go out the door, no charge for today.

Laci, I'm really glad he's not in a lot of pain. An anti-inflamatory probably woudn't hurt.

Thanks I was going to call the vet today .I forgot today is Sunday .I will have to wait until Monday morning . He seems to know he limitaions right now we curl up watch tv .having a laptop helps as I can stay beside him .We play toys on the couch ones i can just tickle his belly with etc and he isn't jumping around ,Then he has some bully sticks and stuff to keep him ocupied . We did go out early this morning but I carried him for some fresh air and he was looking around at different things only set him down for a pee and back in we went . I think he will get over this pretty fast

[marcie]

Hugs to you and Andy. Keep us informed.

[Vinniedoggy]

Glucosamine can act as an anti-inflammatory, but there are far better medications to use in the event of an acute injury. Metcam is what I usually use. Vinnie, my older yorkie, jumped off a bed about a year ago and really heart his elbow joint. I was certain it was broken, as he would not put any weight on it and acted as if he was just dying. My vet did x-rays and could not find a break anywhere. Anyway, my vet administered a pain shot and then we followed that up with Metcam and a lot of rest. I also got Vinnie to let me ice it (amazingly enough) for short periods of time. All this seemed to help and he was better within a week.