MomtoCandJ Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 So what can we give him for pain? He has an appointment Tuesday at 5 and we already got the ok to give him presidone (we already had some human ones) but I forgot to ask about something for pain. He weighs about 30 lbs. he is able to walk, he just is very weary of stairs and jumping (I am picking him up for now until we can get some ramps built for him). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 You need to call your vet. There are certain pain relievers (including aspirin, I believe) that should never be used along with prednisone. In your shoes I would insist on a much earlier appointment. As in today, preferably. I wouldn't wait almost a week to have a back issue evaluated in any dog, let alone in a breed that's very susceptible to serious spinal issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 We have a dog susceptible to back and neck injuries as well. When he hurts himself, he is to be confined to a crate so he will do no further damage. The first time he had to stay in the crate for a week and if we couldn't do it the vet wanted to keep him. He was on medication but I can't remember what it was. Every now and then we can tell he's hurt himself (never like the first time) and he goes into the crate for a day or two just to be safe. I would definitely try to get him in sooner and I would also make sure he is not jumping at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 We would do sooner but we don't have the money, dh gets paid on Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 In that case I'd definitely keep him crated like Horton said. If he needs pain medication, though, I think you're going to have to get something through the vet. Aspirin is the only OTC pain reliever I can think of that can be given to dogs, but I'm fairly positive it can't be given along with prednisone. I *think* maybe Tramadol can be used, and it's fairly inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Tramadol can be used with prednisone. My collie was on that drug combo. Call the vet and explain the problem with having to wait for the appt and ask for the tramadol. IIRC, it is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoseInABook Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Yes, I think Tramadol is okay with predisone. Then crate him. Don't let him move around a ton. We've nursed one dachshund back from the point where her hind legs were paralyzed. You know you really love your pet when you're outside in knee deep snow holding her rear end up so she can go potty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 We would do sooner but we don't have the money, dh gets paid on Tuesday I'd call and ask if they can bill you rather than paying the bill in full at time of treatment because of your financial situation. I'm sure a vet wouldn't want a dog to be in pain if they can do something about it. It couldn't hurt to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thanks everyone, Chip seems to be doing much better today :) we are also thinking it was more his hip area then back but we are still babying him and dh is going to try to build him a ramp for the back door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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