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I have a question on pain meds. Hudson, 5 yr old, German shorthair foster dog came into rescue with an old injury. What was thought an acl issue turned out to be a fractured knee cap that was never treated 4 yrs ago. He had no pain relief over the years. Tons of arthritis and cartilage damage. Amputation was in his best interest. Surgery went well, he is getting around well. Sutures just removed. He's been a licking fool since the cone and sutures came out. A lot of licking on his stump. As well as grooming of the rest of his body. He seems pretty stressed over his self right now. Had been tapering off his pain meds. Tramadol and gabapentin. Maybe I shouldn't be? How long did you'll find med's helpful?
Hi Namcy....and Hudson too! Your post jas been approved and we look forward to following Hidson's journey. Thanks for fostering him!👍
Often loocking as you described can be a symptons of pain. Check out the pain signals link.
He's been a licking fool since the cone and sutures came out. A lot of licking on his stump. As well as grooming of the rest of his body
Based on sutures just being removed, essot before the two week mark. Licking st the stump could still indicate some pain. As far as grooming himself. remember he is down a leg and not as avle to scratch pitches as well as in the past. So make sure you are give me aome good scratches all up and down his body, arou d his ears, etc.
He seems pretty stressed over his self right now. Had been tapering off his pain meds. Tramadol and gabapentin
Each dog reacts differently to pain meds and their effectiveness. Generally it's been found that Tramadol is not as effective as it was once thpught, but Gabapentin seems to be the gold standard for this type of surgery. I kept my Happy Hannah on her pain ,meds for avout three weeks plus. If I recall I tapered towards the end of the third week
With Vet advice pf course, you can try keeping Hudson on the dose of Gaba that worked for him before pictire removal. Yoi can also check into Amandatine
Also, you can try gently messaging around his stump area.
Here s a link you may find informative. https://tripawd.....radio-124/
Keep us posted, okay?
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too !
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Nancy, is Hudson available for adoption soon? Be sure to post in our Tripawds Rescue Forum if so and we will help get the word out about this boy.
Generally dogs show pain signals from amputation surgery in other ways, like phantom pain signals (intermittent yelping, howling, jumping up), or with decreased appetite, hiding, etc. Excessive grooming is definitely a pain signal but it sounds like it needs more veterinary intervention than pain medication. If he's obsessing about his stump area, it could be that he has a stitch that didn't come out. I would let your vet know and have them take a look.
He is currently a sponsorship only foster until he has healed more. But, I'll keep that in mind.
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