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Mardelin · 10-13-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by omega

I went to Target and there wasn't any children's aspirin - just Tylenol and Motrin. I got the low dosage Bayer but it is 81 mg - that is way too much for a dog, so I don't know how much to give her.

anyone know?

1/4 tablet but don't forget the pecid

omega · 10-13-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

1/4 tablet but don't forget the pecid

Thank you so much!

mistyinca · 10-13-2007, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omega

I went to Target and there wasn't any children's aspirin - just Tylenol and Motrin. I got the low dosage Bayer but it is 81 mg - that is way too much for a dog, so I don't know how much to give her.

anyone know?

Low dosage bayer 81 is the same as baby aspirin strength...but I think those are enteric coated. I don't know if they'd break down in her stomach.

omega · 10-13-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mistyinca

Low dosage bayer 81 is the same as baby aspirin strength...but I think those are enteric coated. I don't know if they'd break down in her stomach.

I guess I'm assuming that if I break it up, it will dissolve ok. I didn't know it was the same strength as adult low dosage. Thanks for the info.

I'm going to sit with her for awhile now and see how she's doing.

Patti · 10-13-2007, 06:26 PM

Is her knee out of the socket possibly? I hope she is better soon

Shadow · 10-13-2007, 06:31 PM

I hope it isn't anythng serious,saying prayers for her.

omega · 10-13-2007, 07:13 PM

Thank you everyone. She is just resting now - not moving around. Her leg is still tender if I touch it. I think I will sleep on the floor with her tonight so she won't be trying to get up on the bed. She looks so cute in her pink hoodie just chilling on the couch.

I know something isn't right by the look that she gives me. Does that sound crazy? There is just a certain look she gives me when something is wrong. Maybe all dogs do that.

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 10-14-2007, 04:53 AM

How is Kaya this morning? You & Kaya have been in my thoughts and prayers!

FL Tink · 10-14-2007, 05:05 AM

Bella had a similar episode. I had to crate her for 14 days and the vet gave her Mobic an antiinflammatory. She was much better after 7 days. So far she is ok but I known yorkies are know for luxating patellas. They want to do xrays when i spay her soon. The grove that the patella (knee cap) slides in as the leg is extended or flexed is sometimes so shallow that the knee cap actually slips out of place. My vet also recommended walking Bella up hill to strengthen and tighten the joint to prevent slipping (luxating). No hills in FL but i do have a treadmill that inclines. Good luck with your pup and just force her to rest in a crate until the vet can diagnose the issue!

omega · 10-14-2007, 05:55 AM

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

Kaya layed around looking mournful all night

and this morning seems to be fine!

She not even limping. I am SO relieved

Yipeeee!

sassytooyou · 10-14-2007, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by omega

I don't have any baby aspirin. Is it possible to give her like 1/4 of an adult one or some Aleve or anything like that?

dont give her any med with out the vet o,k, and no tynol

IluvLucy · 10-14-2007, 06:55 AM

I'm glad to hear things are looking up this morning

I'd still watch for a couple days to see if it gets tender again.

These little guys can scare you to death!

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 10-14-2007, 07:08 AM

I am so glad Kaya is better this morning! Great news!

Both my Magic and Sailor struggle with the knees (LP). Sailor handles it by sitting down, but Magic continues to walk but keeps that leg pulled up ....seems like different ones handle it differently.

I do remember the first time for both and it scared them as much as it scared me.

I did take the girls to the vet the first time.....during regular office hours....so the vet could have record of what had happened and check them for LP.

Again.....So glad Kaya is better!!

daisy mae06 · 10-14-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by omega

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

Kaya layed around looking mournful all night

and this morning seems to be fine!

She not even limping. I am SO relieved

Yipeeee!

This is Great news Teri

So glad to hear

TatumsMom · 10-14-2007, 03:57 PM

This sounds like she MAY have a mild case of luxating patella. I'm no vet but I do have some experience with that issue. Our toy poodle had a mild case of it in one leg and every great once in a while he would come to me with his leg pulled up. I would gently straighten it out and massage his kneecap until it popped back in place. It was never bad enough to require surgery. Just thought I'd share that in case your vet thinks that's what she has. Glad she's feeling better now. It very well could be that it popped back in place overnight. Dax (our poodle) never had any problems or seemed to be in pain after his knee joint (for lack of better words) was back in place.

10-13-2007, 06:26 PM	#20
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Is her knee out of the socket possibly? I hope she is better soon __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-14-2007, 04:53 AM	#23
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	How is Kaya this morning? You & Kaya have been in my thoughts and prayers! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

10-14-2007, 06:55 AM	#27
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	I'm glad to hear things are looking up this morning I'd still watch for a couple days to see if it gets tender again. These little guys can scare you to death! __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

10-14-2007, 07:08 AM	#28
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	I am so glad Kaya is better this morning! Great news! Both my Magic and Sailor struggle with the knees (LP). Sailor handles it by sitting down, but Magic continues to walk but keeps that leg pulled up ....seems like different ones handle it differently. I do remember the first time for both and it scared them as much as it scared me. I did take the girls to the vet the first time.....during regular office hours....so the vet could have record of what had happened and check them for LP. Again.....So glad Kaya is better!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

10-14-2007, 03:57 PM	#30
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	This sounds like she MAY have a mild case of luxating patella. I'm no vet but I do have some experience with that issue. Our toy poodle had a mild case of it in one leg and every great once in a while he would come to me with his leg pulled up. I would gently straighten it out and massage his kneecap until it popped back in place. It was never bad enough to require surgery. Just thought I'd share that in case your vet thinks that's what she has. Glad she's feeling better now. It very well could be that it popped back in place overnight. Dax (our poodle) never had any problems or seemed to be in pain after his knee joint (for lack of better words) was back in place. __________________ ~ Angie

10-13-2007, 06:31 PM	#21
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I hope it isn't anythng serious,saying prayers for her.

10-13-2007, 07:13 PM	#22
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Thank you everyone. She is just resting now - not moving around. Her leg is still tender if I touch it. I think I will sleep on the floor with her tonight so she won't be trying to get up on the bed. She looks so cute in her pink hoodie just chilling on the couch. I know something isn't right by the look that she gives me. Does that sound crazy? There is just a certain look she gives me when something is wrong. Maybe all dogs do that.

10-14-2007, 05:05 AM	#24
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	Bella had a similar episode. I had to crate her for 14 days and the vet gave her Mobic an antiinflammatory. She was much better after 7 days. So far she is ok but I known yorkies are know for luxating patellas. They want to do xrays when i spay her soon. The grove that the patella (knee cap) slides in as the leg is extended or flexed is sometimes so shallow that the knee cap actually slips out of place. My vet also recommended walking Bella up hill to strengthen and tighten the joint to prevent slipping (luxating). No hills in FL but i do have a treadmill that inclines. Good luck with your pup and just force her to rest in a crate until the vet can diagnose the issue!

10-14-2007, 05:55 AM	#25
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Kaya layed around looking mournful all night and this morning seems to be fine! She not even limping. I am SO relieved Yipeeee!