Overlapping the doses that way works well for a lot of patients! Do you have a thermometer? If you get a regular ole thermometer and can take her temp that might make you feel better. 101-103 is approx. what you are looking for. 103 is a little high, but with panting and agitation is acceptable. Don't forget, their normal body temp is higher than ours. That will be on the higher side with stress/agitation. Above 103 I would not hesitate to call your vet and inform them. 

Oh, just in case, a little Vaseline or some lubricant, temp is taken rectally, give it 4 minutes or so before you read it. 

Jackie and Huck 

You don't need a dog thermometer to get her temp. Just a plain old fashioned thermometer will work. Obviously after you use it, it will become the"dog thermometer" 🤣

Some pups are on meds for 2 to 3 weeks post op so if you're running low and feel like she's still needing them, by all means call your vet for a  refill please.

You're doing a great job, hang in there. 

That’s awesome ! We also ended up staggering irie meds, Gabapentin and Tramadol separate. Irie is also 9 days post-op! We did try to stop Tramadol but she was still in pain and started crying and whimpering overnight so back to twice a day (I think it’s cause infection). I hope you doggie feels better with your new plan! 

Is Rovera different from Carprofen ?

When they go in for surgery they are given a bunch of medications plus anesthesia and usually another injection for pain. All of these medications take time to slowly leave the body. It is usually 4-5 days before all of those beautiful hospital drugs are all gone.

Part of this process is keeping their pain medications given at regular intervals so that there is no quick decline. As the hospital meds leave the system, they rely a lot more on the meds you are giving. If they have pain break through, it can be harder to get them back on track and managed.

Amputation is MAJOR surgery. You would not take Tylenol for a couple of days after having a foot removed. Most of these little guys need consistent medication for at least a couple of weeks post surgery. Most do not start getting weaned off until after suture/staple removal. Some have had to continue on to a third week.

I am not a vet. I was a veterinary surgical technician for quite a while. I also did animal rescue and animal control. Panting, shaking, trembling, whining can all be signs of pain. The appetite can be pain, but it can also be because of all the medications so by all means, whatever you have to do to get her to eat go for it. Ground beef, eggs, cheese, rotisserie chicken.. just keep her eating and drinking.

This is just my opinion, but she may not be ready to have her meds lowered. You should speak with her vet and make sure they know everything so that between the both of you good choices can be made. I will also tell you that a lot of vets do not realize how long pain meds should be given and sometimes you have to be a strong advocate for your furbaby. We see it all the time in here.

Good luck and hang in there!