Layla has LP surgery on Monday :(

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Be sure to give her the Tramadol as well as the Metacam. I have found that sometimes they do get a bit more painful after a day at home...I think it is because all of the anesthesia and pain meds from the vet are worn off. I give pain meds religiously for at least 5 days after ortho surgery...
Usually they start to improve daily after that one difficult day. Hopefully tomorrow will be brighter for her!

Thanks Yes she is getting the Tramadol at 11 am and 11 pm. She had her Metacam this morning at 6 when she woke up- she was very sore so it held her off until she could have the Tramadol at 11.
I do hope tomorrow is better!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

Thanks Yes she is getting the Tramadol at 11 am and 11 pm. She had her Metacam this morning at 6 when she woke up- she was very sore so it held her off until she could have the Tramadol at 11.
I do hope tomorrow is better!

I think it will be! Each day does get better....and before you know it, they are up and running!

[marcerella02]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I think it will be! Each day does get better....and before you know it, they are up and running!

Thanks And is it normal that she sleeps most of the day? I am assuming it is from the Tramadol- the vet tech said it would make them drowsy. She isn't "out of it" or anything- she is easily woken and eating and pooping/peeing but I just wanted to make sure all the sleeping was ok.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

Thanks And is it normal that she sleeps most of the day? I am assuming it is from the Tramadol- the vet tech said it would make them drowsy. She isn't "out of it" or anything- she is easily woken and eating and pooping/peeing but I just wanted to make sure all the sleeping was ok.

Oh sure...it's fine! If I had surgery and was on pain meds, I would sleep too!
I am sure it is the Tramadol .. and actually rest is good for her.

[yorkieusa]

Yes, I agree the first few days are the worst. Kacee had a fentanyl patch on her leg. After I removed the patch, then I started giving her the tramadol. She did sleep a lot while taking it. You could see the difference in how much she slept while taking it and after we quit giving it to her. It's good that they sleep more while recuperating. Their little bodies need the rest so they can heal.