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Kipawa is now home from the vet

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  • I just remembered when Tucker was little they put him under anesthetic to pull some of his baby teeth that weren't falling out when his adult teeth came in. He was so groggy and sleepy that he pee'd in my lap. He was all curled up in a blankie with me on my lap and I was like….ummm why is my leg wet.....awwww Tucker!! He kinda woke up and was so embarrased! It was really funny actually....

    Oh and glad Kipawa is doing good!!

  • The swelling was probably caused by all his activity. I didn't have a problem with it when I had Nicky neutered but I did when I followed the vet's direction and crated Nicky after his cancer surgery. He ended up with a seroma as big as a very large grapefruit. It took probably a bit over 8 weeks to resolve itself. Looked horrible but never really bothered him and did go away on its own. Nicky much prefers his freedom and a simple no bite collar. He drops his head when he has the lampshade on then walks into a a corner and tells me he will die if he has to wear it too long. He is quite dramatic about the "torture devices" in his life.

  • @sharronhurlbut:

    Fran, too much movement on your boy's part.. didn't they send home any pain pills? Those sure put my girl down for a couple of days.

    Yes, we were sent home with six 10mg. Tramadol - one every 12 hours for 3 days. I'm not sure what kind of metabolism Kipawa has, but they don't phase him out at all!

  • Regarding the swelling, I am going to use some ice today, in a plastic bag and then with a face cloth over it so the ice is not directly on the skin. I hope this helps with the swelling. Will keep you all posted.

  • I hope Kipawa is back on the mend today! I wonder if the excitement of having a playmate caused adrenaline to interfere with the meds. I believe Tramadol is morphine-based, and it has always made mine pretty drowsy. Perhaps it will work better today when there's less stimulation.

  • How is the swelling today?

  • B's groggy?? Sleepy?? Does anything slow them down? Hope the ice helps the swelling.

  • Once every 12 hours isn't a sedative dose. Once every 6 hours does have sedative effects.

  • Oh..poor guy with the swelling…I hope the ice worked.

  • My guy had some swelling for a few days, it's not unusual. The exertion likely didn't help.

  • Ive had something called Tramal myself fr back pain and it makes me very sleepy…. Sounds like may be related.... Hope he gets better!! It should help, helped me...

  • @sharronhurlbut:

    How is the swelling today?

    The swelling is definitely getting better and it is not so red. But darn it, depending on what position he is laying in, it looks like he is still intact!

  • It just takes time.

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