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QuoteWeek 1 tomorrow and he is still panting and breathing hard. Talked to surgeon who recommends stopping antibiotics and to get checked by regular vet – appointment this morning at 9am to make sure everything is ok.
He is not eating his food – but will eat his biscuit treats. Going to the bathroom ok – not sure what is going on – he doesnt seem like he can relax.
Hopefully its the medication messing with him – anyone else have this issue?
8:34 am
7 March 2010
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Skyler did alot of panting after her surgery, and it was the medication that did it to her. She was on tramadol, cytoxin & prednizone. Eating was never an issue with her at that time. I'm sure someone else here can also provide some input. Hope all goes well with the appointment today. Please keep us updated.
Sending you a hug!
Cathy/Jane/Spirit Skyler/Chloe
8:54 am
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18 October 2009
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Hi Ryan,
It's always a good idea to talk with your vet when you are concerned.
Maggie acted like that on tramadol- the panting and anxiety. It's hard to tell the difference between pain and meds- often the same symptoms. Is he still on pain meds? Also at a week or so the incision my be getting itchy- is he trying to scratch at it?
On the eating- if he will eat something you are in good shape. At this point in his recovery I would feed him what he wants to eat, within reason. I always found with Mag the longer I had her on 'special' food, the longer it took to get her to eat her regular food. He is probably not as active as before surgery so maybe not burning so many calories. And different meds sometimes cause lack of appatite- it does happen with anti-biotics. There are several type of meds to help with stomach problems- again you can ask your vet.
If he is eating something and drinking, doing his business, can get around when he needs to, and the incision looks good it sounds to me like he is doing pretty well. It often takes until the stitches or staples are out and the meds are out of the system for them to act more normal.
Karen
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Sure sounds like reaction to his pain meds. What's he on? Let us know what the vet says. Panting and restlessness after a week or so of medication is pretty common around here. Hopefully the vet will rule out infection or anything serious.
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Ajax panted and panted and panted – in faact, last week a posted a question b/c he was STILL panting more than normal – all vets (and jerry dawg) said it was fine and it has slowly decreased. it definitely stayed while he was on the meds. I don't want to say don't worry about it, since there are other things like the eating – but I don't think the panting alone is a matter for concern unless he seems to be having difficulty getting air (as opposed to just worrying you with the consistent panting)
3:37 pm
7 June 2010
OfflineI agree that the meds could certainly be the culprit.
In addition, I have found that with my Kona, when it's hot, she seems to not be able to tolerate the heat as well as she used to…
Definitely a trip to your vet for a checkup with help to settle the nerves. We can relate all too well.
hang in there,
hugs,
Denise
Sophie definitely panted excessively and was anxious when she was on the meds right after her surgery. Truly the first couple of weeks are full of questions, anxious moments, second-guessing … and not much sleep for anyone.
Definitely check in with your vet if you have any concerns, ask about the meds, and possible reactions. I agree with the others who have said that if your dog is eating anything, is drinking, is able to go to the bathroom and is getting around on their own ok – you are in good shape. Sophie's appetite came and went – off and on – from the time of her surgery until we lost her – about 3 months later. I know that others have had issues with appetite. Meds do play havoc with their appetite.
You have a whole community of folks who have been through this, so don't hesitate to write. No doubt someone - or lots of people – will have experienced similar things and can relate their stories and advice.
Tana and Spirit Sophie
A few days after surgery we found Gus didn't get along with tramadol. We stopped that and he was alot better as far as panting and restlessness. We had him on rimidyl and Gabapentin. He was having trouble with phantom pain about 5 days after surgery. If you have things going in one end and out the other thats usually half the battle, those first 2 weeks life isn't really normal, so you just watch your buddy and roll with whatever happens, but communication with your vet is real important if you think something is wrong, but knowing your dog and understanding what he is dealing with helps make decisions, sometimes we over analyze at this part of the journey, that's why I say make sure if you think there is a problem you ask your vet. Laying around not caring about much is pretty normal also, hang in there, it ges better, Paws up, Spirit Gus and Dan
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