TRIPAWDS: Home to 24983 Members and 2184 Blogs.
HOME » NEWS » BLOGS » FORUMS » CHAT » YOUR PRIVACY » RANDOM BLOG

Caring for a Three Legged Dog or Cat

Tripawds is your home to learn how to care for a three legged dog or cat, with answers about dog leg amputation, and cat amputation recovery from many years of member experiences.

JUMP TO FORUMS

Join The Tripawds Community

Learn how to help three legged dogs and cats in the forums below. Browse and search as a guest or register for free and get full member benefits:

Instant post approval.

Private messages to members.

Subscribe to favorite topics.

Live Chat and much more!

Please consider registering
Guest
Search
Forum Scope


Match



Forum Options



Minimum search word length is 3 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters
Register Lost password?
Member Since:
5 February 2014
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
1
10 September 2014 - 7:57 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print sp_QuotePost

Does anyone know if there's a weaning period for tri's to get them off of the drug.  Trying to prepare Bailey for a steroid. I know you have to wait 3 or 4 days prior but was wondering if it's a gradual weaning off the carprofen.


Member Since:
16 October 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
2
10 September 2014 - 8:13 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print sp_QuotePost

There is no weaning off period.  You do have to stop completely and do the wash out period before the steriod can be given

 

Michelle & Angel Sassy

sassymichelle-sm.jpg

Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013

05/04/2006 -  Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19  fought cancer for 4 months.

"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."

Livermore, CA


Member Since:
18 October 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
3
10 September 2014 - 8:15 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print sp_QuotePost

I don't think you need to taper off carprofen (rimadyl).  It is an anti-inflam and you should just be able to stop giving it. Tani has been on it for years and I have had to stop a couple times to deal with other health issues and she hasn't had any problems.

 You should post in the 'Ask a Vet' forum to get Dr. Pam's take on it as I am not a vet. You could also call your vet.

 

Karen

Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.

1999 to 2010

 

              Maggie's Story                  Amputation and Chemo

Member Since:
5 February 2014
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
4
10 September 2014 - 8:21 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print sp_QuotePost

OK good.  I was concerned about going cold turkey and putting her in more pain.  They did say I may have to give her codeine if we notice a big change and she's in pain.

Member Since:
5 February 2014
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
5
10 September 2014 - 8:23 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print sp_QuotePost

She's on Gabapentin also and I know you can't just stop that.  We have her on 1/2 twice daily on that.  So cold turkey on the Carbo tonight.

 

I am scared about screwing something up.  I know we have to wait on the steroids.

Virginia



Member Since:
22 February 2013
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
6
10 September 2014 - 8:32 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print sp_QuotePost

Yeah, agree with everyone else but also double check with vet!! Disclaimer ...no vets are we!!!

DEFINITELY must wait about four days after last dose of Carprofen.....again, check with vet...before giving Bailey the steroid. Vet may even say five days...or may say less...so be sure and check with vet. Geez, I think I'm being a little repetitive about "checking with the vet"!

I also have stopped a dog cold turkey off of Carprofen ,(Rimadyl) with zero problems.

So, did you show that article to Dr. Snodgrass and is she suggesting going ahead with Prednisone??

Hoping it makes a difference!

Sending hugs and love! ((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))

Sally and Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle

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!

Virginia



Member Since:
22 February 2013
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
7
10 September 2014 - 8:40 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print sp_QuotePost

Just write everything down....so today is day one off........Saturday would be four full days off and IF....IF....IF... vet said keep her off four days , then you could start steroid on Sunday.....
Glad she's still on Gabapentin to keep any potential under control. And as the vet said, you could still add the Coedine back into the mix if necessary.

Just keep notes....any questions, call the vet...you aren't gonna screw up, okay?
((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))

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!

Forum Timezone: America/Denver
Most Users Ever Online: 946
Currently Online:
Guest(s) 142
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 1287
Members: 18520
Moderators: 6
Admins: 3
Forum Stats:
Groups: 4
Forums: 24
Topics: 18877
Posts: 259127
Administrators: admin, jerry, Tripawds
Tripawds is brought to you by Tripawds.
HOME » NEWS » BLOGS » FORUMS » CHAT » YOUR PRIVACY » RANDOM BLOG