Wouldn't feel bad about the behavior of your basenji. I got mine six years ago and he acts a lot like yours. I kennel trained him and when I have company he goes in the kennel till he settles down. When I let him out I just tell people to be still till he checks them all out then he is fine. A lot of times he acts like he is going to attack me if he doesn't get his way vicious snarls and all, but I have learned it is just that an act . He also acted vicious around other dogs but after introducing them properly he gets along great. We have recently got him a new basenji mixed sister to play with, after the snarls and viciousness he loves her very much. I wouldn't be afraid to rehome your basenji, it at least give someone a chance to see what they can do.
Kipawa is now home from the vet
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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.
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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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How is the swelling today?
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B's groggy?? Sleepy?? Does anything slow them down? Hope the ice helps the swelling.
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Once every 12 hours isn't a sedative dose. Once every 6 hours does have sedative effects.
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Oh..poor guy with the swelling…I hope the ice worked.
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My guy had some swelling for a few days, it's not unusual. The exertion likely didn't help.
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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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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!
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It just takes time.
