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08-21-2009, 05:23 AM | #1 |
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| Baby Boy Needs Pain Meds: Suggestions? The vet hasn't opened yet to give them a call. I have an 8 year old yorkie that has some sort of knee/hip problem. 3 years ago I went for a walk in the woods with him. He worked hard running and jumping around. Later he came up soar. Same thing happened 2 years ago on our first walk of the year. Now on his first longer walk, which took place yesterday, I see he was limping/hobbling this morning while going to the door. It was only brief, yet broke my heart seeing him in any pain. This problem will be addressed by the doctor. My question is: What pain medicine do you use for your yorkies? In what quantities? I wouldn't dare give baby boy anything unless I knew it was safe for him. I'll also confer with the doctor, but am curious to ask y'all for now. Thanks, Matthias |
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08-21-2009, 05:29 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | Sorry to hear about your baby's soreness. I would call your vet and ask the what to give him until you can get him in. I have only given mine meds from the vet so I am not sure what else you can give. Hope he feels better soon.
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08-21-2009, 02:03 PM | #3 |
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| Hasn't anyone here have their Yorkie have pain? Doctor won't prescribe any meds or give any advice unless I take my boy in. He is scheduled to see the vet in the morning. Until then, he is still in pain because I can see by the way he walks/hobbles. I was thinking because of the combined vast knowledge here, that someone could suggest something light until baby boy sees the vet. I guess I'll have to go to JustAnswer.com to get a quick answer.(have account there) It kills me to see little boy like this. I'm sure you all know what I mean. Thanks, Matthias |
08-21-2009, 03:19 PM | #4 |
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| I don't know of anything you could give safely OTC, but my 14 year old poodle who weighs approx 10 lbs is on 25mg of Tramadol twice a day for back pain. Tramadol is a non-narcotic and is safe for use in both people and animals (I know because I was put on it after knee surgery!). Our vet said that she will have to be on it for the rest of her life because an opperation isn't an option. It's also pretty cheap if your dog needs it for any amount of time. I'm sorry I couldn't help any more, but this has really been a life saver for our dog. |
08-21-2009, 04:28 PM | #5 |
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| Baby boy is doing better. He came to me letting me know he wanted outside. He didn't hesitate a moment as "duty called" and saw no signs of stress. I'm sure he's soar, but he's a tough baby. Vet sees him in the morning to see if he has a hip or knee problem. Thanks for your reply Patti. Matthias |
08-21-2009, 04:32 PM | #6 |
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| If it's arthritis, ask your vet about Tramadol. It works wonders when my almost 14 year old Lady has a flare up and is one of the safest pain meds out there. Unlike Rimadyl or Deramaxx, it's safe for daily long term use. Tramadol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
08-21-2009, 04:36 PM | #7 | |
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08-21-2009, 04:36 PM | #8 |
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| Glad to hear your yorkie is feeling a bit better. Most people would not advise you to give medications not prescribed by a vet. Just not a good policy to give advice like that especially for a tiny pupster! If your vet did not want to give any medication advice, then it would really be wrong for a lay person to do so. Although, in saying that, if I called my vet, I know she would prescribe something. I am very surprised, if you have a regular vet that your yorkie sees, that he or she would not give advice. I would be looking for a new vet if that happened! Let us know how things go tomorrow! I hope your baby has a restful evening. Be careful with him...don't let him jump up on furniture.
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Amend the post to this, please: Glad to hear your yorkie is feeling a bit better. I am surprised that your vet did not give you any advice on what to give for the discomfort. If I called my vet, I know she would prescribe something. I am very surprised, if you have a regular vet that your yorkie sees, that he or she would not give advice. I would be looking for a new vet if that happened! Let us know how things go tomorrow! I hope your baby has a restful evening. Be careful with him...don't let him jump up on furniture.
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08-21-2009, 06:38 PM | #10 |
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| I've seen it here many times.... when it didn't matter to me, that people are suggesting certain pain meds for their Yorkies. So it isn't something new here. Thanks for all the replies. I didn't even see Fergalicious' reply when I posted above, so thank you Fergalicious! While in the vet's last year, little boy was being looked at for his teeth and at that time the vet mentioned something wrong with knees, hips or legs... can't recall. Baby boy is vet-bound tomorrow morning. I'm thinking possible surgery. We'll see. Thanks. Matthias |
08-21-2009, 06:49 PM | #11 | |
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08-21-2009, 06:56 PM | #12 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | This list might be helpful, http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...g-dosages.html. It mentions baby aspirin and the dosage; it also discusses which medication to not give. The problem with giving medical advice is that some people might think baby aspirin is the same as children's Tylenol, and this could kill the pet. Other people have given "children's cold medicines" instead of baby aspirin. The aspirin, while safe in most cases could cause intestinal bleeding for some dogs, that's why most people think it's best to recommend a vet.
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08-21-2009, 07:05 PM | #13 |
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| Tramadol seems to be the pain med of choice for vets. Although vets consider it a "narcotic" - it is not considered as such for humans. I remember bringing my Westie to Cornell when she had cancer and the vets there would only give me a 5 day supply because they considered it a narcotic. I'm an RN and told them that we don't even have to count Tramadol in the hospital because it is a very benign pain med. Oh well - you have to go with the flow!
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Any drug can be potentially dangerous to a small pup. I believe the vets use it for another reason besides it not being an actual narcotic: it is not bitter and easy to hide in food.
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I hope all goes well tomorrow!
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