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Post by Linda & Kelly on Jun 17, 2019 14:20:59 GMT -7
Kelly is a 12 year old female dachshund who underwent cervical spine surgery for disc herniation (C4-5) on Tuesday June 12th, 2019. This is Kelly's second surgery for disc herniation, her first surgery was on 4/15/11 for thoracic spine disc herniation. Current stats are as follows:
Weight: 7.63 kg [16.82 pounds] Activity: Strict pen rest Capability Post-Op: Is able to stand and turn in Pen, can take a few steps before getting wobbly. Eating and drinking well. Able to urinate and defecate on her own. Medications: 1. Gabapentin 100 mg capsule. Please give 1 capsule by mouth every 8 hours for 2 weeks, then 1 capsule every 8-12 hours for 2 weeks, then as needed for pain relief. 2. Methocarbamol 500 mg tablet. Please give 0.5 (ONE HALF) tablet by mouth every 8 hours for 2 weeks. 3. Carprofen 25mg tablet. Please give 0.5 (HALF) tablet every 12 hours.
Signed, Linda L.
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Post by PaulaM on Jun 17, 2019 16:16:28 GMT -7
Hi, LInda, welcome to the Forum. Which country does Kelly live in? Kelly is back home now with you? Pain is fully controlled by the meds you have listed--- round the clock dose to dose? Just curious as to what made the determination to go with a surgery... --- pain couldn't be brought under control with at home pain meds. --- neuro function rapidly deteriorated --- or ...... PEPCID AC (famotidine) Check with your vet about GI tract protection as long as the non-steroid anti-inflammatory Carprofen is in use. Here is why: Dogs don't speak up at first signs of trouble like a person would. By the time we notice black or red blood in the stools, things can quickly go from bleeding ulcers to a life threatening perforated stomach. Ask if your dog has any health issues to prevent use of Pepcid AC (famotidine)? (doesn’t need it, we wait til there is problem…are NOT answers to your question!) If you get a “no health issues” answer, then go to the grocery store if you live in the USA to purchase over the counter Pepcid AC containing one single active ingredient (famotidine). Mar Vista Vet reports: Pepcid AC has a very limited potential for side effects, the reason of release to over-the-counter status. The dose of famotidine may require reduction in patients with liver or kidney disease as these diseases tend to prolong drug activities. There have been some reports of exacerbating heart rhythm problems in patients who already have heart rhythm problems so it may be prudent to choose another means of stomach acid control in heart patients. marvistavet.com/famotidine.pmlSince both the stress of changes in routine and Carprofen will cause extra stomach acids, we follow the proactive vets who use Pepcid AC (famotidine) when any anti-inflammatory is in use. The usual dose during a disc episode is Pepcid AC (famotidine) for dogs is 0.44mg per pound 30 mins before the anti-inflammatory and thereafter every 12 hours. Give the anti-inflammatory with a meal as added protection. www.1800petmeds.com/Famotidine-prod11171.html POST OP CRATE REST How many weeks does your surgeon want for post op rest which includes his directed at home PT. Often with dogs who can walk, the PT might be the walk to and from the potty place. Sling and harness is used to control speed and provide back up to wobbly legs to prevent falling. Super tried and true tips for setting up the recovery suite durin post op rest: www.dodgerslist.com/literature/CrateRRP.htm
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