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7:57 pm
29 January 2012
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Super Boomer is home! I think his Vet is the best! Yes, it is Boomers Mom here again. I just wanted to share the pain regiment Boomer was sent home with. We are so thankful Dr. Cowan is very into pain management . So here is his pain regiment for the next couple weeks:
Deramaxx 3PM once daily (pain and swelling)
Gabapentin 5 PM once daily (for nerve pain)
Tramadol every 8 hours 4pm 12 am 8 am 4 pm (for pain)
Cefpodoxime midnight once daily (antibiotics)
Bupivacaine 4 times daily on the 6’s and 12’s Injected into a soaker port, this numbs the nerves and helps prevent phantom pains
I am sharing this in hopes that anyone turning to this forum will be able to talk to their vet about managing their furry kids pain.
Now to the recovery details:
His vet wrote out a recovery and strengthening schedule for walking to build him back up.
And check this out, dissolvable stiches so he won’t have to go through the discomfort of stich removal.
Hope this is helpful for anyone looking to manage their furry kids pain. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message.
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25 September 2009
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Thank you for sharing this information! It is certain to help others wondering what to expect in terms of a quality pain management regimen after amputation surgery.
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7:49 am
7 January 2011
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Welcome home Super Boomer! Wow-- I am most impressed by your vet. I bet many others would be interested in his recovery and strengthening schedule too. While your dog usually tells you when he's had enough (by parking his rear on the ground and refusing to move!), it's always nice to have something to refer to.
Scout: January 31, 2002 to November 7, 2011
Scout's diagnosis was "poorly differentiated sarcoma"; amputation 1/11/2011. Scout enjoyed 9 fantastic years on 4 legs and 9 glorious months on 3 legs. If love alone could have saved you…
1:57 pm
So glad that Boomer is home! I know that the pain relief plan is a comfort to you. One of the hardest things is seeing your Doggie in pain. It"s also great for you to have a strengthening plan for him. All good news. Praying for super speedy recovery for Boomer and rest for you so you can get back to your regular lives laughing, loving and playing!
