Help sprained/broken paw during BLIZZARD!

[yorkieusa]

That's really good news. Stick with the new vet.

[Rhetts_mama]

Congrats on there not being a break. I bet you are relieved. The only thing I would question is they tylenol for pain. I was under the impression that acetaminophen was toxic to dogs.

[ladyjane]

I did not catch that. I have never heard of a vet prescribing Tylenol. It is toxic to dogs.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Verodoll

he said I could give her one drop of childrens tylenol for the pain. He says she'll be fine in a couple days!

Oh my goodness...are you sure the vet said Children's TYLENOL??? I've never heard Tylenol being anything but contraindicated in dogs.

Could vet have maybe said Children's Benadryl? Benadryl isn't really for pain, but it can sedate a dog a bit, which can help the dog deal with the pain until further meds are given, at the vet's office.

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

Congrats on there not being a break. I bet you are relieved. The only thing I would question is they tylenol for pain. I was under the impression that acetaminophen was toxic to dogs.

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I did not catch that. I have never heard of a vet prescribing Tylenol. It is toxic to dogs.

This is my understanding too.

[Verodoll]

<3 you guys!!!

I guess I probably heard wrong. I haven't given her any medication so that's good at least. What could I use then?

[My Sophia]

ok I'm with banfield too and had to have xrays for Soph but it was only $75 per shot. were they going to sedate your baby for the xrays? maybe that is why they were charging so much. when mine were done they didn't have to sedate her so I only had to pay for the films. anyways, glad to hear such good news. and go with regular baby aspirin, definitely NOT tylenol. my vet said half a baby aspirin is an ok dose for an approx 5-5 1/2 lb dog.

[Verodoll]

Yeah they wanted to sedate her -.- which I didn't want her to get drugged up anyway. I have the puppy petplan for all her shots and such. Sucks they're so damn expensive! At least now I'll have an alternate, more personal, and considerate vet.

She's 2.9lbs right now so I will give her a little less than half.

[JERSEY BOY]

Originally Posted by Verodoll

Yeah they wanted to sedate her -.- which I didn't want her to get drugged up anyway. I have the puppy petplan for all her shots and such. Sucks they're so damn expensive! At least now I'll have an alternate, more personal, and considerate vet.

She's 2.9lbs right now so I will give her a little less than half.

I would say call your vet for the proper dosage

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Verodoll

Yeah they wanted to sedate her -.- which I didn't want her to get drugged up anyway. I have the puppy petplan for all her shots and such. Sucks they're so damn expensive! At least now I'll have an alternate, more personal, and considerate vet.

She's 2.9lbs right now so I will give her a little less than half.

Give her less than half of what????

As already mentioned - DO NOT GIVE HER TYLENOL!

Are you sure he didn't say give her Baby Aspirin? Low dose aspirin can be safely given to dogs.

Here's a list of OTC meds that can be given.
OTC Medications

[Verodoll]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Give her less than half of what????

As already mentioned - DO NOT GIVE HER TYLENOL!

Are you sure he didn't say give her Baby Aspirin? Low dose aspirin can be safely given to dogs.

Here's a list of OTC meds that can be given.
OTC Medications

Don't worry, I meant baby aspirin as suggested.

[salazark]

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Give her less than half of what????

As already mentioned - DO NOT GIVE HER TYLENOL!

Are you sure he didn't say give her Baby Aspirin? Low dose aspirin can be safely given to dogs.

Here's a list of OTC meds that can be given.
OTC Medications

Back a few posts someone suggested a dosage of baby aspirin. That's what she was referring to. I agree though for one that small I'd check with the vet to get the correct dosage.

[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Verodoll

Don't worry, I meant baby aspirin as suggested.

Okay good.

[lisaly]

It is so overwhelming when we take our little ones to the doctor, and when you are so worried at the same time, I things are often missed. I found myself forgetting to ask important questions especially since emotions are strong when our babies are sick that I started to have to write certain things down behorehand and during a visit to be sure. I didn't know about Tylenol being toxic with my first Yorkie. I bought several books relating to health with my three girls, and now with the wealth of information with the internet, I am learning that much more. I am constantly learning even more valuable information on YorkieTalk. I'm sure the vet meant baby aspirin, but I'd call to check on the dosage to be sure. I hope your little one is back to herself very quickly and that you are able to rest easier, too.

[Verodoll]

I will call him and ask the suggested dosage. Thank you everyone soooo much!

It is so overwhelming when we take our little ones to the doctor, and when you are so worried at the same time, I things are often missed. I found myself forgetting to ask important questions especially since emotions are strong when our babies are sick that I started to have to write certain things down behorehand and during a visit to be sure. I didn't know about Tylenol being toxic with my first Yorkie. I bought several books relating to health with my three girls, and now with the wealth of information with the internet, I am learning that much more. I am constantly learning even more valuable information on YorkieTalk. I'm sure the vet meant baby aspirin, but I'd call to check on the dosage to be sure. I hope your little one is back to herself very quickly and that you are able to rest easier, too.

[JERSEY BOY]

Hi
just stopping by to see how little Layla is doing today, hope all is well