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Whitney wrote:
2 days post op
Ellie has been doing so great overall. We are both finding our groove with moving around the house and making sure to stay ahead of the pain. She was sent home with this great harness called a "hold-em-up harness" I used it the first evening and som (More) |
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Whitney wrote:
Diagnosis
I have read countless times that people were caught blindsided that their dogs had cancer, and even more so that it was a intensely aggressive cancer. I am absolutely in that group. I took Ellie to the vet on March 9, 2023 95% confident that she ha (More) |
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ninilove wrote:
Days 7 - 10
Everything is still going really well with Nini. She seems to be alternating between a day of sleeping on the bed under the covers and a day where she's more active, and wants to be outside or move around the bedroom more. I'm trying to let her take (More) |
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ninilove wrote:
Days 5 and 6
Nini continues to make great progress! She's eating well and drinking lots of water, and everything in the litter box is going well. She's off her hardcore opioid painkillers, but I'm keeping her on 200mg of gabapentin for a least the next couple day (More) |
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oneshortofadozen wrote:
Day 2 - She's Home!
As the vet put it, LM is back to her "spicy" self so it was time to send her home! LM is in our spare bedroom that we use for an office while she recovers and to keep her away from the other two cats. It's a pretty small room, but there is a desk (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Is Gabapentin Safe for Dogs and Cats After Amputation Surgery?
Another Animal Pain Awareness Month is ending, but not before we discuss how gabapentin is safe for cats and dogs. Keep reading to learn about how Gabapentin works in each species, the possible side-effects, and if Gabapentin is enough for post-ampu (More) |
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jerry wrote:
3 Tips About Cannabis and CBD for Pet Pain
If your Tripawd is hurting, you might be wondering "What does cannabis and CBD for pet pain do to make dogs and cats feel better?" Does cannabis and CBD for pet pain work? Let's find out! In this month's Animal Pain Awareness Month edition of (More) |
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ccbusch wrote:
Alternative limb muscle spasms
I have an 11-year-old American short-haired, male cat that I opted to have his right hind leg amputated after I learned he had bone cancer 5 months ago. He initially had some difficulties (behaviorally) recovering but after his stitches were remov (More) |
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jerry wrote:
Best Cat and Dog Amputation Pain Medications in 2022
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to discuss cat and dog amputation pain medications given to pet parents after surgery. Today we explore the latest thinking, with guidance from a leading vet surgeon, Dr. Step (More) |
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Purrkins wrote:
The Boys Cardiologist Appts and some GOOD MEWS
The boys go to the Cardiologist. Waiting on the cardiologist. Dr. Weder We got the best news possible for both the boy's Cardiologist appt. Saxton recheck and Purrkins evaluation. !!! The meds are helping Saxton (only two weeks). Close to a mira (More) |