After Rocky’s great day he has had more issues with med side effects. He has been on the gabapentin and Tramadol for 5 weeks and he does not hassled them well. We did not get the pain patch the other day because we could not get him up and to the car. Have I mentioned his stubborn streak. After a long discussion with the vet about his symptoms it was decided we would reset his meds. So yesterday he had just early partial dose of gabapentin and a late dose of amantadine. I was very hesitant in doing this and was ready to medicate at any sign of problem. I was very surprised by Rocky’s reaction. He slept for 6 straight hours, only finally waking up to eat. He is still not sleeping at night very well. Today he has had minimal Tramadol and just now amantadine. Again he has slept well. He really has only gone out once each day. He does get around very well and no symptoms of pain while out. For now we will medicate for pain symptoms and hope for a good nights sleep at sometime. Monday the staples come out. Yay.
Rocky’a great day
It really was a great day. Rocky went out to go potty 4 times. The most since his first day when he couldn’t sleep. He has even wanted to play a little when he is laying down on his bed. Occasionally he will get up to get a drink, but more frequently than not he wants to have us bring the water to him. Little spoiled I guess.
We are still tweaking his meds. The Tramadol is causing to be a little neurotic so the vet asked we cut it down to 50mg 3 times a day. That has helped but don’t think his pain is as well controlled. The vet offered to put the fentanyl patch back on. Any thoughts?
Only other issues is lack of sleep at night. This the reason I am writing this at 2:30am. Oh well. I can nap with him tomorrow.
Rocky Pooped
YAY!!!!! After a very long, disheartening 24 hours, Rocky got up by himself ran out the door peeded and then pooped 3 times. He did not yelp a single time. I am so proud of my big boy. I know he still has a long way to go but I am so happy right now. I was seriously doubting my decisions. A prayer has been answered. Thank you everyone for your support.
Ups and downs
Today has been an up and down day. Rocky didn’t sleep much last night. No real signs of pain. I think he slept too much yesterday. Also he probably had to pee but did not want to go out. We got up and he went out. Small episode of yelping while out. I put a little pressure over the amputation site and he recovered well. He even stood to eat breakfast. That was a first. He has gotten up a few time and had two more episodes of yelping. The pressure trick helped but went right back to his bed. We are now waiting him out to get him to potty again. He is passing gas but no poop yet. Meds changed a bit. Fentanyl patch was due to come off. I spoke with the surgeon and we added amantadine. Hopefully that will help with the yelping. He did stand to eat part of his diner tonight. So, all in all, not a bad day. We just want the pain gone but that may take a while given two surgeries in 3 weeks.
Problems getting Rocky up
MRocky has slept well for the last 24 hours. Almost think he has slept too much. We are having a hard time getting him up. He hates the sling because it put pressure where he is bruised. He can get up on his own but now is yelping when he tries to get up and just plops back down. We have only been able to get him out twice today. His pain is well controlled today. Not sure if anyone else has run into this. He had surgery on Nov 15th. Also he has always laid on his left side, but that is his surgery side don’t know if he should be laying on his staples. Any suggestions?