took bad advice...can use some good advice

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by 107barney

I've called the ASPCA poision control a couple of times over the years and they tell you as soon as you call that the call is $65 and they take your credit card information. I think they are excellent - on one occasion, they gave me a case # and called my local ER to consult with the attending vet and give a protocol. By the time I got to the vet with Barney, they were waiting for us and knew exactly what he needed to counteract the issue at hand. I can't say enough good things about the ASPCA poison control.

To the OP - we've battled pancreatitis twice - it is one of the most painful conditions a dog can experience and pain medication alone is not the treatment. Your dog needs to see a veterinarian as everyone else said.

Thanks or clarifying that about the $65. Maybe it changed over the years. I had heard you could get some basic info for free, but evidently they have changed that to charge for all calls. Thankfully, I have not had the occasion to use it firsthand, but the number is on my fridge. Still, a good deal when you might need the info before you head out the door. Good to hear they will interact with local ER vets too.

I did use the human Poison Control line once with great results. They dx'd my husband over the phone! Told me to start checking his body for a bite -- sure enough -- he had been bit by a brown recluse and was indeed poisoned.

[zowiandnikasmom]

any update on this little one?????

pancreatitis can be fatal, i hope this little one is doing better and has been to the vet. normally when they have pancreatitis they are hospitalized for days and are not allowed ANY medication, food, or water, or anything else by mouth. any medications and fluids must be given through iv. i lost a little girl nika at 6.5 years old from pancreatitis and hypoglycemia, even though we got her to the vet immediately after bloody stool, got her 24 hour care and did everything humanly possible to save her, she just didn't pull through. so it is very serious!

please give an update, hoping the best for you and your little one......

[Ladymom]

Checking for an update...

I pray the OP took him to the ER clinic.

[delicatepuzzle]

Although dog medications are OFTEN the same as human medications, unless told by a vet HUMAN MEDS SHOULD not be given to doggies. I found this out the hard way too! Its not a stupid/dumb or silly question. NO SUCH THING! There are different fillers, preservatives and such in each. I suggest you take him to a vet. Use a natural detox for doggies (amber tech and azmira both have GREAT detox and cell rejuvenations) I hope you baby gets better.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by delicatepuzzle

Although dog medications are OFTEN the same as human medications, unless told by a vet HUMAN MEDS SHOULD not be given to doggies. I found this out the hard way too! Its not a stupid/dumb or silly question. NO SUCH THING! There are different fillers, preservatives and such in each. I suggest you take him to a vet. Use a natural detox for doggies (amber tech and azmira both have GREAT detox and cell rejuvenations) I hope you baby gets better.

Just my opinion~suggesting to give anything (including anything natural) to a sick dog that has already been given a human medication and has not seen a vet is just going to further complicate treatment of the issues at hand. Hopefully, the OPer has gone to seek proper medical treatment for her sick dog.

[YorkieZoo]

Checking for an update? How is your little one?

[Rhetts_mama]

I was hoping we would have an update on this little guy by now.

[JeanieK]

I cannot believe that anyone would give a small dog percocet Would you give it to an small child?

I hope you got him to a vet and everything is OK.

[bellemarie]

hi,
just wondering if there has been any developments with the baby?

[stacyluvherpups]

Max is doing WONDERFUL. After talking it over with my vet, she explained that the med had already ran its course and the best thing to do was let him sleep and rest. i also called the poison control as they told me the amount was tiny enough that he would be ok. believe me, lesson learned. The only reason i gave him a quarter of a percocet is because after he had surgery months ago they gave him tramodal. i thought it was all the same.

[chestermama]

er asap not good for dogs, pain meds only as prescribed by vet

[kjc]

So glad to hear he pulled through okay... very scary situation...

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by stacyluvherpups

Max is doing WONDERFUL. After talking it over with my vet, she explained that the med had already ran its course and the best thing to do was let him sleep and rest. i also called the poison control as they told me the amount was tiny enough that he would be ok. believe me, lesson learned. The only reason i gave him a quarter of a percocet is because after he had surgery months ago they gave him tramodal. i thought it was all the same.

I am so glad to hear that Max is doing so well and you have learned (and passed on for others) a valuable lesson. Although Percocet and Tramodol (Ultram) are both used to control pain -- they are different meds and may have different contraindications. I've had both and they do react differently for me. For instance, Percocet, specifically, says to tell your doctor if you have ever had a stomach, intestinal, or pancreas disorder; so it seems like it would not be rx'd for pancreatitis patients. But...I have chronic pancreatitis and was recently prescribed it for after my elbow surgery. So who knows? There are other considerations too -- they come in different strengths and both come in regular and extended-release formulas. The extended-release formulas should never be split, chewed, crushed, etc... as doing so can result in overdose and even death.

As a rule, I would just never give a narcotic of any kind to your pet without it being specifically prescribed in the appropriate brand, strength and option for your tiny pup! That is probably already your game plan but just in case others are reading this months down the road, I thought I'd emphasize it. Again.... I'm just glad to hear Max is doing well! Pancreatitis is no fun and extremely painful!

[zowiandnikasmom]

thank you for updating and so very happy max pulled through!