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Kipawa is now home from the vet

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  • lvossL

    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.

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  • KipawaK

    @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!

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • KipawaK

    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.

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • O

    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.

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  • S

    How is the swelling today?

    Sharron Hurlbut

    BRAT, basenji rescue

    Evergreen basenji club

    Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue

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  • krunzerK

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

    Owned by Becca and Tucker![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

    BRAT rescue

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  • lvossL

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

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  • RivermoonR

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

    Lynn, Apache, Cheyenne, Zuni & Marlowe![](images/smilies/biggrin.png "Big Grin")

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  • eeeefarmE

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

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • dmeyD

    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...

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  • KipawaK

    @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!

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • lvossL

    It just takes time.

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