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Post by PaulaM on May 5, 2024 15:47:48 GMT -7
Sara, how are you handling the other two pain meds during the pred taper? So far so good about the pain. But not an accurate read due to two other pain meds on board. yesterday, you said a decrease with: gabapentin 100mgs capsule: ▼25mgs 3x/day What are your thoughts on the other two pain meds: ? diazepam 2.5mgs 2x/day ? robaxin 125mgs 2x/day Do be watchful for any new or increased neuro diminishment as well as signs of pain on the taper. **
SIGNS OF PAIN to monitor for: ⚙︎ shivering-trembling ⚙︎ yelping when picked up or moved ⚙︎ tight tense tummy ⚙︎ arched back, ears pinned bac ⚙︎ restless, can't find a comfortable position ⚙︎ slow or reluctant to move in suite such as shift positions ⚙︎ not their normal perky interested in life selves KEEP THE HOPE! Remember to put a big smile on your face and in your voice and carry it in your heart while your dog is recovering! Dogs CAN smell when you are happy, sad or scared because each emotion has a subtle change in your scent. Many times their behavior reflects our mood and they may even misinterpret our sadness and tears and believe they have done something wrong. Everyone heals better in a positive energy environment. SO, stay strong, stay positive!
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 5, 2024 16:38:52 GMT -7
This am 5/5she got her reduced Pred and 25mg of Gab …. She has not had Diazepam or Robaxin since last nite - I will not give her any more Gab either - she will get her next Pred tomorrow morning. So she really hasn’t had a lot of pain meds since yesterday - she seems to be doing welll - I tried to test he left foot for the knuckle curl - she corrected it right away from what I could tell (not sure if I know what Im doing- ha). She has been peeing and pooping just fine - drinking a lot of water and eating just fine and last she slept thru the nite just fine. I will continue to monitor her as far as pain … so far so good I hope. Again, I appreciate your advice and input - these are scary times!
I do have a full bottle of Gab, Diazepam and Roboxin just in case the pain appears to return.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 6, 2024 6:31:44 GMT -7
5 /6- Maylee slept all nite - she will get the reduced Pred in just a bit. She is not in pain that I can tell.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 6, 2024 7:47:57 GMT -7
5/6. ok upon review and more observation - she does appear to be arching her back more than she was the last couple of days and she is shivering a little .
When taking her potty the last couple days her back seemed relaxed and she seemed very comfortable- almost like nothing was wrong - of course she had all the meds at that time.
I will observe her again when I come home for lunch after the grass is dried and it is warmer outside - maybe that had something to do with the arched back and shivering.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 6, 2024 9:10:07 GMT -7
Ok - I’m calling the vet now - she is in pain -
my husband just called and said it’s obvious- it is 9 am and I told him to give her 1/2 tab of ▲Gab to calm the pain and I will get advice from vet on upping the Pred back to previous amount. Please advise I’m doing the right thing?
[MED LIST/HISTORY- Moderator's Note. Please do not edit 11.9 lbs 6 y.o. 4/29 left rear knuckles Pred inject 4/29 pred 10mg tab as of 4/30: 5mgs 2x/ay for 5 days, then 5/5 TEST TAPER for √5/6 pain _neuro gabapentin 100mgs tab: ▲50mgs 3x/day diazepam 2.5mgs 2x/day STOPPED 5/5 robaxin 125mgs 2x/day STOPPED 5/5 Pepcid AC (famotidine) 5mgs 2x/day]
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Post by PaulaM on May 6, 2024 11:36:39 GMT -7
Sara, we all would have loved to hear 6 days on pred (1 day pred injection, 5-days of pills) would have done the trick to get all painful swelling resolved. All is definately not lost. Simply, Pred did not have enough days on the job. Another course of pred at the original anti-inflammatory level (5mgs 2x/day) is needed. Your vet might take a guess to give a 7-day course and then retest. Or he might even guess to try a 14-day course. Let us know the med details with: -- a date, -- mgs dose -- times per day to give -- number of days for the pred course At the moment it is discovered pain had not yet been successfully resolved, immediate action is needed to get pain back under control that Maylee is not having to deal with discomfort of pain. That is the reason to have a plan AHEAD of time with the vet on what to do til you report things to the vet: RULE OF THUMB on a prednisone taper pain = swelling = another course of pred back at the original anti-inflammatory dose + all pain meds and Pepcid AC
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 6, 2024 11:45:02 GMT -7
I have spoken to the vet tech and she will hopefully get back to me - I can’t seem to be able to speak with the vet… I have requested that I be able to start the pred at full dose for another 5 days (I will need them to give me more pred).
Should I wait to hear from them or go ahead and give her more pred and start all the additional drugs now?
I don’t want to loose anymore time - I’m heartbroken it wasn’t enough but trying not to panic - but want to get her pain under control and I do have the Gab/Robaxin/Diazepam to give her.
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Post by PaulaM on May 6, 2024 12:34:45 GMT -7
I'm sorry this is happening to Maylee.
Your vet gave an Rx for the anti-inflammatory dose (the original dose) Don't think that dose given today til you hear back from the vet will hurt things.
Maylee should NOT have to be in pain waiting to hear from your vet. You have his RX for pain control. You have his Rx'd for prednisone level to work to the root cause of pain.
With the pred basically gone from a level that deals with working on the root cause of pain, PLUS pain meds lowered so they don't mask pain on a test taper, Maylee is without help with pain that has surfaced!!! No dilly dallying. She deserves to get pain back in control right away.
All pain meds back up at the previous to taper daily times per day and mgs per dose ASAP can help get her pain back in control.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 6, 2024 12:41:20 GMT -7
Ok - thank you! I did - She received 50mg of Gab at 9am with my hubby
I just gave her 2.5 mg of Diazepam and 125 mg of Robaxin - both as prescribed previous …. I will give Gab again at 5pm and Robaxin and Diazepam before bedtime …. And wait to hear from Vet - if I don’t hear by 5, I will call - they close at 6pm.
Thank you!!!! She seems even better than this am as she was given Gab at 9am
I checked her knuckle roll - she corrects right away - if I am doing it correctly. She has been peeing fine - has not pooped since yesterday (5/5) morning … but maybe she will as she gets relaxed again.
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Post by PaulaM on May 6, 2024 12:47:10 GMT -7
To avoid back and for delay of asking for missing information before we find out in next reply. When adjusting meds give all the info.
FYI all pain meds last for only 8 hrs. That is why mostly they are Rx'd for PROMPTLY every 8 hrs dosing. Meds are not changed to less until the date of the taper. If a dog is still in pain, then meds can be adjusted BY THE VET more times a day or increase mgs dose.
Gabapentin- as of 5/6 you give 50mgs every __hrs? Diazepam as of 5/6 you give 2.5 mgs every __hrs? Methocarbmaol as of 5/6 you give 125mgs __ hrs?
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 6, 2024 13:05:34 GMT -7
The Gab is the only drug perscribed every 8 hrs
All of her other drugs, pred, diazepam and Robaxin were percribed 2 times a day (every 12 hrs)
I will give her meds as previously prescribed prior to the Pred taper
50mg of Gab 3x day (every 8 hrs) 2.5mg of ✙Diazepam 2x day (every 12 hrs) 125mg of ✙Robaxin 2x day (every 12 hrs)
[MED LIST/HISTORY- Moderator's Note. Please do not edit 11.9 lbs 6 y.o. 4/29 left rear knuckles Pred inject 4/29 pred 10mg tab as of 4/30: 5mgs 2x/ay for 5 days, 5/5 TEST TAPER for √5/6 pain _neuro gabapentin 100mgs tab: 50mgs 3x/day ✙diazepam 2.5mgs 2x/day ✙robaxin 125mgs 2x/day Pepcid AC (famotidine) 5mgs 2x/day]
I will not give her any more pred without vet advice or approval
I hope this is what you were wanting me to clarify.
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Post by PaulaM on May 6, 2024 13:26:46 GMT -7
What is the dose of "not give her any more pred" as of today 5/6. Predisone: 0mgs 0x/day as of 5/6?
As long as the pain meds are controlling pain, til you reach the vet, that is good for Maylee not having to suffer.
Getting in touch with the vet to resume working on the root cause of all the pain--- let's hope he does that today 5/6. Even if he has to relay the info via the vet tech, about getting back up to the original anti-inflammatory dose (taper doses do not work on painful swelling). Taper doses serve another purpose in addition to being for us a perfect window to find out if the root cause has been solved.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 6, 2024 13:44:10 GMT -7
As of today 5/6 her taper Pred dose is 5mg 1x day
So currently, she would not get another dose until tomorrow am - but hopefully the vet will authorize another dose this evening - taking it back to her original pre taper amount 5mgs 2x day (10mgs total daily)
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Post by PaulaM on May 6, 2024 13:47:04 GMT -7
Fingers crossed for reaching the vet in time for 2nd 5mg pred dose this evening.
Thank you for full details when writing about meds, very helpful to us.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 6, 2024 15:04:12 GMT -7
The vet approved the Pred increase- so she will get another 5mg tonite and every 12 hrs for a couple more days - [MED LIST/HISTORY- Moderator's Note. Please do not edit 11.9 lbs 6 y.o. 4/29 left rear knuckles Pred inject 4/29 pred 10mg tab as of 4/30: 5mgs 2x/ay for 5 days, 5/5 TEST TAPER for √5/6 pain _neuro as of 5/6 owner has on hand: 5mgs 2x/day for 4 days. 5/10 taper test unless vet extends course. gabapentin 100mgs tab: 50mgs 3x/day diazepam 2.5mgs 2x/day robaxin 125mgs 2x/day Pepcid AC (famotidine) 5mgs 2x/day]
they are not sure how long they will give me until another taper begins - I am supposed to call back tomorrow for further instructions…. But at least they approved the return of Pred and all pain meds in their original dosage ….. thank you for all your help and support and patience!
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Post by PaulaM on May 6, 2024 16:04:13 GMT -7
Could you be specific about "couple of days"?
How many 10mg pred tabs do you have on hand that allow what number of days at 5mgs 2x/day?
Or did vet give you a new prescription of more pred tablets. And how many days would that allow on 5mgs 2x/day?
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 6, 2024 17:29:50 GMT -7
I have 4 full pills (10mgs a piece) of Pred left -
[5/6] she will get 1/2 (5mgs) today at 6:30 and then [5/7] I have enough at the original current dosage to get me to Friday 5/10 am
…. I am not sure how and when the vet will begin the next taper - but they will have to give me more Pred regardless.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 7, 2024 16:03:22 GMT -7
5/7 - So the vet is reviewing Maylees case to determine how long and what taper will work for the Pred - also refilling the Diazepam and Robaxin …. I learned a hard lesson today and I am trying not to panic … we put Maylee outside in her Xpen enclosure to pee and my other dog Ace got spooked my a bird in the yard and started to run and bark - Maylee immediately jumped and turned to run (no room) and instead slammed against the XPen - she immediately sat down and didn’t get up for a minute …. She can still walk but I feel like she is more wobbly than she was and I tried the knuckle roll on both paws and she did not correct as fast as yesterday- it could be my mind thinking the worse - but I felt sick to my stomach - like wanted to throw up - I am dying to test her more but scared to death it is too much and just want her to rest …. Obviously she was feeling good on the meds again …. Omg what if she is worse now than before? I feel sick.
I ordered her a red light therapy pad as there is no one up in my town that does it - I’m not sure if it will work or do anything, but I will try anything. I feel like everyday defines what strict crate rest means and how difficult it will be for the next 8 weeks.
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Post by PaulaM on May 7, 2024 20:42:31 GMT -7
Sara, got my fingers crossed the potty time incident caused no damage. Do observe if she is in more pain, if yes, alert the vet to adjust the pain meds.
All dogs do the unexpected. With Maylee, it would be best to work it that no other dogs are around at potty time. You have enough to do just giving all your attention to Maylee.
Let us know how Maylee is doing in the morning.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 8, 2024 9:35:02 GMT -7
Good morning 5/8…..Maylee seems to be ok - no additional pain that I can see or tell. I have not tried the knuckle roll correction on her today so far - I am keeping her Xpen very small outside so she does not have a lot of room to move to determine if she’s more wobbly than she was …. She is turning around just fine in her crate. Seems to be peeing fine - and pooping only about 1 time a day. She slept thru the nite only waking when I gave her Gab at 11:30pm. Would I notice if she was having the stomach issues from the Pred by now? I have been giving her Pepcid abt 30 minutes before her Pred . She has not had any stomach / vomiting / diarrhea at all.
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Post by PaulaM on May 8, 2024 10:39:34 GMT -7
Sara, so glad to hear it appears Maylee's healing disc dodged a bullet with yesterday's attempt to dart off at potty time. For most dogs Pepcid AC (famotidine) alone is enough to protect the GI tract. You are right to want to continue to monitor for signs. If it were to be discovered some signs were appearing, then you'd WOULD CALL the vet to report and get an Rx for a 2nd protector ( SUCRALFATE). So at this point you just continue to monitor for any change in GI signs: nausea (lip licking), not wanting to eat/drink, vomit, loose stool, diarrhea, red or black blood in poop. You should be giving 12lbs Maylee: -- Pepcid AC (famotidine) 5mgs twice a day. -- Pepcid AC lasts for about 12 hours.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 9, 2024 18:00:24 GMT -7
[5/8]I was going to share a pic of my girl - but not sure how to do it 🤣 Ok the vet just called - she will start the Pred taper again on Friday 5/10 - I do not have the bottle yet to see the actual instructions - I will pick up the new rx for Pred, more Diazepam and Robaxin tomorrow 5/9. We have been so careful today with her and potty trips - Our other dog stays inside while Maylee goes out. She is peeing regularly as she’s thirsty from the Pred but has not had a bowel movement today so that I can make sure all looks ok and there are no signs of stomach issues - which I do not suspect. I hope for the best for the next taper - I can’t imagine my life without this sweet girl!
5/9 - The vet would not reissue Robaxin or Diazepam-
[5/10] Maylee starts the pred taper again tomorrow- with 1/2 pill (5mg) 1x daily for 7 days, then 1/4 tablet (2.5mg) 1x day for 7 days then 1/4 (2.5mg) 1x every other day for 5 doses……
I tried to get them to give me more of the R and D but they wouldn’t budge - I do have plenty of Gab tho….
I am nervous about the taper again. She is very agitated being in the crate - she cries all the time and wants out. We have a blanket over the majority of it to try to keep her from bouncing and jumping - poor girl just was out.
And on another note - she has taken to crying all day - crying and yelping all day long - no - she is not in pain - she wants out - I do not know how we are going to do this for the next 7 weeks.
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Post by PaulaM on May 9, 2024 20:32:11 GMT -7
Sara, we'd love to see your sweet girl, Maylee! 1. Click on your blue profile name (Sara & Maylee). That will take you to your profile page. 2. Click on the EDIT PROFILE button 3. Click on the "uploaded/Linked" link. 4. Select a small image of Maylee from your device to upload. Please keep us posted on how the pred taper is going tomorrow. Fingers crossed this time on the taper you will not see any signs of pain surfacing. Especially when the vet is closed Sat and Sunday. Gabapentin covers one kind of pain. Methocarbamol/Diazepam both cover the same kind of pain (muscle spasm pain). -- Be aware that you could unintentionally be training for undesirable behavior. Dogs see food, attention, eye contact, talking to them, approaching the crate, and petting as rewards. Therefore, whenever you notice undesirable behavior, try speaking to your dog in his language to get him to calm down. Until he calms down and settles, turn your body to the side and avoid making eye contact. Start teaching what you do want before there is too much practice in doing the unwanted behavior. Give your dog a reward of a loving, relaxed "good sit/lie" whenever they are sitting or lying quietly. Your dog will quickly realize that sitting quietly, etc. is rewarded. -- A tired dog is a good dog. Maylee can't get her usual exercise. So you will have to tire her out in a safe way other than physical exertion. Spend some time wearing her out with mental stimulation with tricks that do not make the back move such a nose touch a paw or a food bowl. Of course the training takes place inside the crate. www.clickertraining.com/15tips Consider some of these other ideas too:
-- Many members have found a pet stroller to solve the whining problem because the stroller can be wheeled from room to room as you go about your activities. Pet strollers, however, should only be used when you are directly supervising. More details on strollers: dodgerslist.com/2020/05/17/pet-stroller-conservatve-treatment/-- Put a garment you have been wearing and have not washed in the crate. -- Thundershirt® to calm anxieties similar concept as swaddling an infant to calm. thundershirt.com/products/thundershirt-for-dogsTeaching self-calming exercises can also help your dog to relax more. You can make something as simple as eye contact a very rewarding behavior that also acts as a way for your dog to “ask permission” when he wants something. Dogs are generally much calmer when they are focused and aware of how to act to get what they want. To achieve this, reward your dog with a high-value food treat the moment she looks at you. You can also say "yes" or use a clicker to mark the exact moment your dog looks at you. Then quickly follow up with a treat [NOTE: for crate resting dogs, shift your body a bit] Wait for your dog to look up at you once more., Say, “Yes,” before giving treat. After about ten repetitions, say, "All done," and put the treats away. Come back later and repeat the exercise until you notice that your dog is genuinely beginning to make eye contact automatically in anticipation of hearing "Yes" once more and receiving his reward. [NOTE: treats should be deducted from the normal daily kibble intake to prevent weight gain gain weight during crate rest. The size of the treat is irrelevant to dogs. ] -- Provide a lick mat in the recovery suite. Freeze with some soaked and mushed up kibble, a slight slather of canned dog food or other lo-cal smear, as a very tiny treat but one that will take a lot of time to consume. Use as long as your dog is not exceeding the requirement of little neck/back movement during the recovery rest period www.amazon.com/s?k=lick+mat+for+dogs&crid=RO08LX3WJGGZ&sprefix=lick+ma%2Caps%2C302&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_7-- At night, try placing the crate on a sturdy bedside table to sleep next to you. -- During the day try the coffee table or the dinning room table so there will be a view out a window and a better perspective on what is going on in the house from a high. Let us know which idea worked best for Maylee.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 10, 2024 15:41:24 GMT -7
5/10 - This am began the first dose of taper ▼Pred -
I also gave her Diazepam and Robaxin for the day - but won’t give her anymore of those -
She got a full dose 50mg of Gab at 7 am this am(5/10) but only got [Gabapeintin▼] 25 mg at 3pm ….
[MED LIST/HISTORY- Moderator's Note. Please do not edit 11.9 lbs 6 y.o. 4/29 left rear knuckles Pred inject 4/29 pred 10mg tab as of 4/30: 5mgs 2x/ay for 5 days, 5/5 TEST TAPER for √5/6 pain _neuro as of 5/6 owner has on hand: 5mgs 2x/day for 4 days. 5/10 taper test gabapentin 100mgs tab: ▼25mgs 3x/day diazepam 2.5mgs 2x/day to stop 5/11 robaxin 125mgs 2x/day to stop 5/11 Pepcid AC (famotidine) 5mgs 2x/day]
she just had diarrhea (3:30pm ) but there was no blood, black or mucus in it that I could tell - I had to give her a wash cloth bath as she is a longhaired doxie - but she seems ok so far - I’m having to distract her as she wants to do her post bath rolliepollies 😬🙄. This is the first loose stool she has had since the episode started - again no blood or micas that I can see.
I also called UC Davis for a follow up - someone will call me back hopefully.
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Post by PaulaM on May 10, 2024 16:17:36 GMT -7
Sara, any change in her food that would account for diarrhea? If no food changes, it may be that Pepcid AC alone is not enough to protect the GI tract. --- Maybe pred tapering would help. --- Maybe a 2nd GI protector needs to be on board with the Pepcid AC. Discuss with vet. Read about sucralfate so you are up to speed on timing with food, with Pepcid AC in order to participate in discussion with your vet about this prescription GI protector: SUCRALFATE
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 10, 2024 17:15:43 GMT -7
And I just found out her case was denied review by UC Davis - instead they provided a list of neurological vets to see instead 🤨
I will keep a very close eye on her next bowel and pee - I am hopeful it was a fluke and just extra secret treats by my kids… they have been warned 🤣
Also - I can’t seem to upload a pic on my device - oh well - I like the doxie pic but have no idea how to change it back.
Do you think it would be beneficial to contact one of the neurologists on the Davis list to get a follow up at some point? Every one of them is at least 2 hrs from my home - I could ask if any of them do virtual visits?
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Post by PaulaM on May 10, 2024 18:20:42 GMT -7
Sara, the reason to seek a neuro consult is not just for the purpose of surgery. -- could be because your local vet is not IVDD knowledgable about the use of pain meds. A neuro consult could quickly get pain in control because Neuros use these pain meds every day. NOTE: you have not reported any need of a neuro consult re: pain control. -- What is your reason for wanting a neuro consult?
Click on my name in RED letters above my photo. Email me your photo of Maylee. I will add it for you.
The single most important of care is the staying at home in the recovery suite. At home in the recovery suite ensures limited movement of the spine that transports DO NOT! Limited movement is how the disc heals.
Nerves self heal, too, on their own. A knuckling paw will self heal. No one can tell you the date. Just that is takes time. Best to think in terms of months rather than days/weeks for this slowest part of the body to heal.
Save transports to a vet for the really emergency type of thing that simply can't be taken care of over the phone (example: learning how to express a dog who has lost bladder control). Vets who know IVDD understand about the strict rest thing. They will take updates from you, will adjust meds over the phone.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 11, 2024 7:08:13 GMT -7
5/11 - Maylee had 2 more episodes of diarrhea over the nite and early morning. It does not look bloody or black at all - it’s brown - just runny. I will feed her white rice and boiled chicken today to see if that helps. Of course this is whole new level to add to the crate as she has to be cleaned after each bathroom trip due to her long flowing locks 🤣
Today is Pred taper day 2 - with less pain meds as well - she seems to not be in any pain so far.
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Post by PaulaM on May 11, 2024 7:17:23 GMT -7
Monitor for dehydration during diarrhea: Skin on the neck when you pull it up it should fall back reasonably quickly and not remain "tented"
Check to see if her nose, lips and gums are wet & shiny or dehydrated and have become sticky/tacky/dry.
Pull up her lip and press gently on the gum which is normally pink. When you press down it will turn white and when you release the pressure it should turn pink again within 2 seconds.
PUMPKIN Give a teaspoon of plain pureed canned pumpkin for every 10 pounds of body weight 1x/day, either in food or as a treat. Pumpkin is rich in soluble fiber that can ease both diarrhea and constipation. Plain pureed canned pumpkin is a magical fruit - its high fiber can firm up stools and help with diarrhea or loosen the stool to help with constipation. NOTE: alternatives are really ripe mashed fresh pear, just take off the peel off; microwaved and mashed peeled sweet potatoe --To loosen the stool, add equal parts water to each kibble meal and soak overnight. At mealtime add one teaspoon of plain canned pureed pumpkin 1x a day. -- To firm up the stool add 1 teaspoon plain canned pureed pumpkin 1x a day to kibble.
NOTE: ⚠️Rice is complex carbohydrate that tends to ferment in the dog's colon, causing unfortable gas. In addition rice often passes right through the dog's GI tract exiting totally undigested. Whereas pumpkin or sweet potato is nutrient rich plus high in fiber. Dogs can absorb/digest its nutrients from the fiber.
Low fat boiled chicken, with fat disc removed when liquid/meat is cooled is a very good protein source for Maylee.
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Post by Sara & Maylee on May 11, 2024 7:40:46 GMT -7
Ok I will go very easy on the rice for sure - and I am boiling chicken now - she is still drinking and her nose and gums look good so far … I will monitor for sure!
She is not a huge fan of pumpkin- but I will try to keep offering it.
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