Hi Everyone-
I need a little help. I have questions about two things: 1)acupuncture and 2)Tramadol dosing.
1) Hannah had acupuncture treatment number 2 yesterday for her back problem. She has improved over the past week but still had pain on one needle insertion right in the sore area. This morning she seemed lethargic to me and when I took her out to poop this afternoon she seems to be moving more slowly. She is moving a little more slowly in general. I called the vet this morning and mentioned it and they said some pets will be tired after and I read online that they can initially seem worse. For any of you who have experience with acupuncture, have you seen the same thing? I mean she still walks, eats, wags her tail, chews a bone, etc., but she is moving more slowly. She was almost trotting around behind me in the house the past couple of days.
2) My regular vet and the acupuncture vet recommend Tramadol for pain if she needs it from this point on. My regular vet told me tonight (because I called and asked about why she seems slower) that I should give it tomorrow if I think she is in pain. They gave me 50mg tablets quartered, and it says to give the 1/4 tablet twice a day. Hannah is about 12 lbs.-she varies from 12 to 12.5 lbs. Does that sound okay to you? I know many of you have mentioned concerns about Tramadol and strange reactions.
Also, I am unsure if she is truly in more pain, or if this is a typical reaction after acupuncture. I suppose I can call them again tomorrow morning and ask them. I don't want to give meds if I don't need to, but I don't want her to be in a lot of pain either.
Thanks for your help!
Julie & Hannah