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Post by Danielle & Jack on May 24, 2022 13:41:32 GMT -7
[Original Subject I'm new here - help please]
My boy, Jack, had spinal laminectomy yesterday. He is currently still at Upstate Veterinary Hospital. I will be able to pick him up Thursday or Friday. I will complete the rest of the questions when he comes home. I appreciate any/all tips to help him have a full recovery!! [MED LIST/HISTORY- Moderator's Note. Please do not edit
18 lbs 6 y.o.
5/23 surgery ] QUESTIONS ☆ 1 Is there still currently pain?
☐ reluctant to move much in crate such as shift positions or slow, ginger movements
☐ shivering, trembling ☐yelping when picked up or moved
☐ tight tense tummy ☐can’t find a comfortable position, appears restless
☐ Arched back ☐head held high or nose to the ground
☐ Holding front or back leg flamingo style not wanting to bear weight
☐Not their normal perky selves?
Full pain relief is expected in1 hour and stays that way dose to dose. If not in control your vet needs to know asap to adjust meds.
Jack is 18 pounds, needs to lose a bit Jack is 6 years old. A.. Please list the exact names of meds currently given, their doses in mg’s and times per day given.
B.. 🔘 If on a steroid….what was the start date & dose?
Date of steroid taper?
🔘 OR.... date of a NSAID stop?C.. PEPCID AC: Phrase a simple question that you expect a simple "yes "or "no" to it. Does my dog have 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 to purchase over the counter Pepcid AC containing one single active ingredient (famotidine).
(NOTE: Pepcid AC (famotidine) for dogs is 0.44mg per pound 30 mins before the anti-inflammatory and thereafter every 12 hours. www.1800petmeds.com/Famotidine-prod11171.html ) ------
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☆ 3 -- List any red flag signs of stomach damage.
Not eating, vomit, loose stool, bleeding ulcers, red or black blood in diarrhea.
Miniature Dachshund, Jack Your name Danielle IVDD had a severe herniated disc and a very bad back Vet is a NeurosurgeonLaminectomy was 5/23/22 Surgeon has advised 2 weeks of confinement so far.. I will know more when he is released from hospital. ☆ 7 Can your dog specifically sniff and squat and then release urine which is bladder control?
- OR- do you find wet bedding or leaks on you when lifted which are indication of an overflowing bladder and loss of bladder control?
Overflowing bladders need to be expressed to avoid UTIs.
Review video. Then get a hands-on-top-of-your-hands expressing lesson at the vet. dodgerslist.com/2020/05/05/bladder-bowel-care/
DOGs with BLADDER Carry to and from the recovery suite to the potty place and then allow a very few limited footsteps.
Using a sling (long winter scarf, ace bandage, belt) will save your back and help to keep a wobbly dog’s back aligned and butt from tipping over.
A harness and 6 foot leash is to control speed and keep footsteps to minimum as you stand in one spot.
An ex-pen in the grass is an excellent alternative to minimizing footsteps with the physical and visual to indicate there will be no sniff festing going on!
☆ 8 Currently can your dog wobbly walk? move the legs at all? or wag the tail when you specifically do some happy talk? |
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Post by Romy & Frankie on May 24, 2022 14:20:36 GMT -7
Welcome to Dodgerslist, Danielle. We are glad you’ve joined us all. We’ve got valuable information we’ve learned from the vets Dodgerslist consults with and our own experiences with IVDD since 2002 to share with you! Learn more about us and how we team up with veterinarians: dodgerslist.com/about-team-dodgerslist/
Dodgerslist work's with vets: dodgerslist.com/2020/04/20/education-team-ivddWhen Jack comes home, he will need crate rest to allow his surgical site to heal. You have a few days before he is coming home and you will be able to set up a comfy recovery suite for him. We have some information on crate rest here:
He will likely come home with pain meds and an anti-inflammatory to treat the post-surgical pain. We have more information about commonly used pain meds here: dodgerslist.com/meds-used-during-disc-episodeWith the excitement of discharge day, you may forget to ask all the questions you will need answers for. We have a list of discharge questions at the link below. You can add your own questions to these: dodgerslist.com/2020/06/03/discharge-day-list
Dr Isaacs ACVIM neurology answers some of our members questions about surgery here: dodgerslist.com/2020/05/12/dr-isaacs-surgery-answersIt is frightening when our dogs have been diagnosed with disc disease. It becomes less so when we learn all we can about the disease. We have additional information on our main web page: www.dodgerslist.comUse the search bar at the top of the page to search for additional topics.
Please keep us up to date on Jack's recovery. We will be wanting to hear. |
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Post by Danielle & Jack on May 24, 2022 14:40:54 GMT -7
Thank you so much! I will provide rest of information when I get it.
SO grateful for the information and assistance with my baby boy!
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Post by Danielle & Jack on May 25, 2022 16:35:39 GMT -7
[Orig subject: Post IVDD surgery - still in animal hospital, not improving]
Thank you so much! I will provide rest of information when I get it.
SO grateful for the information and assistance with my baby boy!
Hello everyone, Jack had a laminectomy on Monday. He is still at the animal hospital. Neurosurgeon is concerned as he is not progressing the way he expected. He says that Jack is having a 'weird reaction', and despite having stopped 2 pain medications, Jack still acts drugged up and lethargic.
He can walk but refuses too. Looks too sedated despite not being on as many meds. Through all this, vitals are stable.
I am so worried.
Any thoughts?
May 31, 2022 update:
Thank God we were able to pick Jack up on Friday! He had improved dramatically, doc thinks it was all of his medications. Jack has trouble with vaccines and all the meds from surgery took a bit to get out of his system.
He is doing better than I expected! He is walking quite well, so much so vet said we didn't have to use sling unless he tires. He is doing his business with no issues. I had to put him in the doggie stroller next to the bed, as he kept escaping the bathroom. He is content in there and a playpen, which vet advised for him.
What I do have questions about, are how to I retrain him not to jump? Suggestions would be appreciated
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Post by PaulaM on May 25, 2022 18:43:13 GMT -7
Danielle, it is good that Jack is under the supervision of a well trained neurosurgeon's eye. Hopeful to hear back that perhaps Jack may just have a slower metabolism to rid his body of meds. Please do keep us updated, we have you both in our thoughts. Jack's thread has been moved to the SURGERY board. You will want to bookmark the link in your browser for fast access to his thread when reading and replying: |
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Post by PaulaM on May 31, 2022 7:22:41 GMT -7
Danielle so good to hear Jack is home and walking!! Would you filll us in on some things.
What meds is he currently on (name, mgs dose , times per day)
What date did Jack get a vaccination? What is the name of the vaccines he got?
For how many weeks did the surgeon direct for post-op rest to let all the surgical areas heal? Often it can be 4 weeks but some dogs it may be longer such as 6 weeks.
What directive did the vet give for at-home PT? Often when a dog can walk, then the PT is with a harness-controlled walk to and from the potty place.
When we learn the date post-op rest is complete, we'll have lots of tips and ideas for introducing Jack back to family life and physical activities. Including retraining to use ramps, keep all 4 paws on the ground and greet people calmly.
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