took bad advice...can use some good advice
 

Hi everyone!

one of my two boys has pancreantitis:( As i have had a hold on it for the most part, there are times he sneaks by me and runs outside to eat all the vegetation. followed by that comes the usual vomiting,bloating,crying,whining and restlessness......Of course nothing pains me more than to see my babies suffer. I remembered a friend told me she gave her smll breed half of a percocet and it treated her dog very well. I prob gave my boy not even half (left over from a surgery a couple mo ago) and as a result he slept for 30 min but woke up even worse than before. He may just becoming more ill from his flare-up or did i poisin my boy? He is awfully listless and whiny..

I appreciate any stories or advice. I do hope i did not offend anyone with my ignorance. I feel so stupid and i cant believe there is not more on this on the internet. the only stuff i found was very vauge. Maybe i am the only dummy stupid enough. my boys are my life! i would move mountains for them. Max and i appreciate your feedback!! thanks

I would go to an ER vet immediately if it were my dog. I wouldn't begin to try and self medicate any animal with percocet especially if he has pancreantitis. Please go to the vet.

YEP, get to the Vet fast. Our yorkie had 2 bouts of it years ago. She eats Iams low Residue with great success. Whenever we hear her stomach starting to make noise, we give her MYLICON® and gas is gone. A crying baby doesn't always mean colic - it could be infant gas.. This helps, and reduces stress. Also, no table scraps or greasy foods. It is a serious condition. If yours is prone to it, act fast. The life you save will be your pets. Check with the bet before you self medicate.

Please do not give a dog percocet, it is a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen ( Tylenol) which is toxic to dogs.

o goodness

i hope he is ok..percocets are so strong and everyone reacts so differently to them

Hope your little one is feeling better. I wouldn't give any type medication without the approval/direction of the vet.

I would get him to an ER vet ASAP. Please keep us posted.

Agree with everyone else.....Go to the vet NOW.

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I hope your little guy is all right! You should never give a dog human medicine unless prescribed by a vet! Percocet is hard for humans to take! I really hope you called a vet or had a visit by now! Good luck!

I hope that you have gone to the vet for help. But it really makes we wonder why after receiving "help" that backfired you would not have immediately rushed to the vet instead of for more internet vetting. Lesson hard learned :(

Please, please take him to the vet immediately! As Rhett's Mom said, Percoset contains acetaminophen which can be toxic to dogs. More importantly, pancreatitis can be life threatening if not treated quickly.

Who knows what the poor pup has.....I don't think a vet has diagnosed him. :( I surely hope that the OP has gone to an EC.

Hopefully this little one has already been to the vet today and is recuperating. Hope you never go through that again! Some people have a human medication or two that they know they can give when needed as it has already been discussed with their vet -- things like a Tums, Benedryl, etc. But never something like Percoset! It contains acetaminophen, which can cause liver damage in dogs. I try to look at it like this: Would I give this to a human baby without a Doctor's approval? If the answer is "no" then I won't give it to my yorkies either.

For information purposes, human medications is number one on the ASPCA's list of common hazards. If you need to check on a potential poison, you can use the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control line at (888) 426-4435. Their site does say a $65 consultation fee can be charged to your credit card. I have heard from others that some info is free, but maybe when they get an actual vet on the line with a personal consultation for your dog the fee comes in to play. Still a small price to pay, if you need emergency info before you get in the car to take your dog to the vet. Some poisons need immediate action.

Pancreatitis can be a deadly disease. I am not sure from your post if your dog has just had an episode of pancreatitis or if it has chronic pancreatitis. Either way, I would have the vet spend some time with you going over information you need to know about diet, medications, and what to do in emergencies. Be well prepared in advance. Know what your plan is, in the event of an emergency after hours or on the weekend. Have an emergency vet checked out and numbers easily accessible. I would also make sure your financial situation is adequate or get pet insurance or a pet care credit card to make sure any emergency bills are covered. All pet owners have to be prepared for these things, but knowing one of yours has a serious condition, makes it even more so for you. If you are dealing with chronic pancreatitis, you may want to ask your vet if he will prescribe some meperidine or similar pain relief med for times when you can see your dog is in a high pain state (often they will hunch up if that is the case). You may also want to get some meds to help stop vomiting as that usually accompanies a pancreatic episode. Being prepared in advance like this, can help you but the vet will probably want you to also see him or an ER vet within so many hours as pancreatitis can turn serious so quickly.

If nothing else, this post just serves as an example for others to never consider giving their own pain meds to their yorkie! Hope your Max is doing well now.

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.

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......

Checking for an update...

I pray the OP took him to the ER clinic.

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.

Checking for an update? How is your little one?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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