Sammy has multiple neuro issues....

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

I hope you and Sammy had a good night. Tramadol is what the hospital gave Kacee when she came home and it really made her sleep!

Yeah, well I don't care for Tramadol for the tiny ones. My experience has been that the compounded med is very bitter and the pups spit it out. I had told them that and said I did not want it but they said he was taking it well. Sure enough he did...maybe they compound it in something very different up there. Or maybe Sammy is just not that bothered. Bottom line, it is working well! He slept all night. He was bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning, looking for his food. He still has his little penis peaking out. I got it back in but out it came again. I sure hope that changes by Monday.

[yorkieusa]

I just hid the tramadol in some boiled chicken breast next to her kibble and it disappeared every single time! I'm glad he slept good. I hope his peaking penis will stay in and you won't have to go back.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

I just hid the tramadol in some boiled chicken breast next to her kibble and it disappeared every single time! I'm glad he slept good. I hope his peaking penis will stay in and you won't have to go back.

For tiny pups like Sammy, they usually give liquid. That is the problem...not the tablets. The problem is that the tablets cannot be broken up tiny enough for the little pups. There is a pharmacy that sells tablets that are compounded, but many places do not use them. I was going to purchase some to have on hand for tiny pups, but I had to purchase 100 of them and that is a waste...no way would I ever use that many and they were not cheap!

Peaking penis...

[Carmeow]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

For tiny pups like Sammy, they usually give liquid. That is the problem...not the tablets. The problem is that the tablets cannot be broken up tiny enough for the little pups. There is a pharmacy that sells tablets that are compounded, but many places do not use them. I was going to purchase some to have on hand for tiny pups, but I had to purchase 100 of them and that is a waste...no way would I ever use that many and they were not cheap!

Peaking penis...

Just wanted to say Luma got tramadol for after her spay and she hates it, spits it out every time. I started coating it in a little bit of that Kong peanut butter paste and she thinks it's a treat.

[yorkietalkjilly]

When poor little Tibbe had to take Tramadol liquid, he just hated it but he would not spit it out! My Jilly would have had it all over me & the cabinets - she could spew anything all over but Tibbe just swallowed that nasty stuff & shook his head. It does taste pretty bad.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Just wanted to say Luma got tramadol for after her spay and she hates it, spits it out every time. I started coating it in a little bit of that Kong peanut butter paste and she thinks it's a treat.

We are talking about the liquid Tramadol. It's dreadful and impossible to give.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

When poor little Tibbe had to take Tramadol liquid, he just hated it but he would not spit it out! My Jilly would have had it all over me & the cabinets - she could spew anything all over but Tibbe just swallowed that nasty stuff & shook his head. It does taste pretty bad.

I am thinking that perhaps A&M compounds it differently than most places because I have had no issues with Sammy. I am surprised because I have had a few pups go nuts with it and spit like crazy.

[ladyjane]

Sammy had an uneventful day. Eating, peeing and sleeping. I am keeping him pretty drugged up except for meal times. His tummy is a bit bruised looking, but the incision looks great. Maybe tomorrow I will get some pics. I kind of don't want to take them with his little friend peaking out...kind of tacky.

[DBlain]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Sammy had an uneventful day. Eating, peeing and sleeping. I am keeping him pretty drugged up except for meal times. His tummy is a bit bruised looking, but the incision looks great. Maybe tomorrow I will get some pics. I kind of don't want to take them with his little friend peaking out...kind of tacky.

Uneventful is good, and what you need is a good night sleep you have had a rough few days, but I am starting to sense that is a normal for you, glad to hear he is eating, that is always a good sign

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Sammy had an uneventful day. Eating, peeing and sleeping. I am keeping him pretty drugged up except for meal times. His tummy is a bit bruised looking, but the incision looks great. Maybe tomorrow I will get some pics. I kind of don't want to take them with his little friend peaking out...kind of tacky.

Glad he had an uneventful day, except for his friend.

[yorkieusa]

An uneventful day is good news.

[ladyjane]

Yeah...I think he is going to be just fine...although there is still some edema around the shaft that may be the reason for his friend sticking out. I will take him in tomorrow to be checked out.

[ladyjane]

Well, Mr. Winky (figured that's a good name for it), was out this morning; so after breakfast I took Sammy to see my vet. It did seem to be a bit better because it is staying in for longer periods. Since it looks ok, my vet said to take a wait and see approach. She also suggested I contact the surgeon at A&M to ask if this is a common thing with this surgery. I called and left a message for the surgeon to call me at his convenience.
Otherwise, things are going very well. Sammy was actually playing with a toy this morning! He loves his squeaky toys.

[yorkieusa]

So happy to hear he is playing. I hope Mr. Winky will resolve by itself with no intervention.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

So happy to hear he is playing. I hope Mr. Winky will resolve by itself with no intervention.

It has stayed in all afternoon! The surgeon called me a little while ago and he said that it is possible it is from the surgery and that if it is improving, not to worry about it. He said to call him if any other issues. I think Sammy is well on the mend!