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That's is impressive getting up on a bed? Glad to hear he is drinking, eating, peeing and pooping. I hope the restlessness goes away.
Belvidere had a really restless night. Spoke to vet and will be using Tramadol if he seems uncomfortable again. He’s been good all day and getting around like a champ. Can’t wait to see the improvements over the next 2 weeks. And can’t wait for the cone to go! Thanks everyone!
If I'm understanding this right, Belvidere is off the Fentynal patch, maybe a day or so? Is today the first time he's had any other meds?
If that's the case, keep the pain meds in his system CONSISTENTLY from now on and don't give the pain a chance to get ahead start. It's hard to get it back under control. Does he have Gabapentin, or just Tramadol? If he has both, you may want to give them an hour or so apart so he constantly has the pain medicated.
Not a Vet and not giving Vet advice. Just sharing what we normally see arpund here. It's still very, very early in recovery. Belvidere certainly seems to be ahead of the curve when it comes to the way he is recovering this soon! He's a tripawd RockStar......a RockStar who needs to still take it easy!
Hope you get a good night's sleep! This recovery gig can be exhausting!
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Thanks. Yes, the fentanyl patch came off Monday. He's been getting Rimadyl all along. I have both gabapentin and tramadol on hand if needed but he really has not shown much indication of pain except Tuesday night. I did give him some tramadol last night before bed and we both slept great! Ha! I am amazed at how well he is getting around. I know we have a long ways to go but such a dramatic improvement from the first day home. I feel so much better about everything.
Lookin good Belvidere!
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Belvidere popped a section of his internal stitches. Back to vet in morning to get closed up again! Arghhh! One week into it and he’s doing so well. I feel bad for my vet, he’s got a full day and asked us to come in at 7 am.
Oh my goodness! Yeah, this happens...but I guess you already know that🤣😂
Take it easy sweet boy! No more stitche popping! Ouch!!
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!
Home and all stitched up. I think he feels too good! Found out that he was counter surfing yesterday. Stinker!
Oh my good ess Belvidere!! Counter surfing is a big no- no and can definitely pop stirches! You are a silly boy!!
Shhhh....secret, okay? Shhhh..... Secretly I'm glad that you feel good enough and feisty enough to counter surf!!
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!
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