Lucygoo updates/Lucygoo has passed

How long has she been on Cephalexin? Has she had it before and if so, did it cause any problems then? Cephalexin can definitely cause some GI upset in some individuals (humans and dogs) - although usually it doesn't.

Alison

Hi Allison....I just started her on it yesterday morning. I don't remember her ever being on it before. I'm wondering if I should give her her morning dose or hold off until I e-mail the doctor. Her appetite hasn't been good for a couple weeks, and I think it's because of the mast cell tumor causing stomach upset. I'm sure the antibiotic isn't helping either. Maybe I should time it better with the Pepcid, like give it to her an hour before anything else?

I suspect the worst thing that could happen is that she will throw up the dose if you give it to her - although there isn't much use in giving a medication if it isn't going to stay down - and it is unpleasant for all concerned too. Probably a good idea to make sure her pred has gone down and hopefully been absorbed before risking making her throw up though. How soon can you get in touch with the vet?

The mast cell tumor could be upsetting her - but the Pepcid should be helping with that because it is an H2 receptor antagonist which should help with stomach problems caused by histamine overproduction (as you probably know, mast cell tumors produce histamine). Did the tumor react (get big and puffy) in response to being biopsied?

Alison

FWIW, Harley was put on Cephalexin a month or so ago, after one day of taking this antibiotic he became nauseated and didn't want to eat. Maybe ask about giving her reglan for her tummy with the pepcid, when Harley's tummy was giving him problems these two meds given together really seemed to help calm his tummy and then he would eat something.

Big hugs to you and Lucy, and I will be watching for your updates.

Love and more hugs,
Lori

Hi Alison and Lori..

I will ask about the Reglan, thanks. She seems okay this morning, but since she doesn't eat anything in the morning, I gave her the pepcid and pred first, then I'll wait about an hour before giving her the antibiotic. The tumor got a little irritated after the biopsy, but it was already big and puffy.

Thanks guys:)

Hi sweetie,

Just popping in to add my healing thoughts and prayers to the list for you and Lucygoo. You are both so special to us.

Let us know how things are going!
Hugs,
Leslie and the girls - always

Thanks Leslie...

Just a quick note to let you all know that Lucy went through the surgery fine, but now she has a giant incision on her side, is on a Fentanyl patch and tramadol. I'm taking off today and tomorrow to keep an eye on her. The ride home was awful. She kept crying and whimpering and trying to get out of the car. I'm assuming that's the fentanyl. Poor girl has been through so much. Will keep you posted:)

Gina and Lucy

Oh Gina, thanks so much for the update. I'm so sorry that Lucy is hurting. I know how hard that is on you, too. But hopefully the medication will soon start to take over and give her some relief. All fingers crossed that the pathology will come out "negative," and that The Goo can just heal up quickly and get back to being her normal self!!

Big hugs to you both,
Marianne

Hi Gina,

So glad to hear that Lucy is came thru the surgery fine and is home again. Squirt had a Fentanyl patch, too, and it kept her pain under control...and her basically knocked out the first day and a half! She would go pee and get up to eat or drink, but otherwise she was out! It's a fairly potent drug so Lucy may have some strange reactions but hopefully she will settle down and sleep once she is back in familiar surroundings.

Hope her recovery is uneventful and speedy, and that the path report is negative!

Hugs,
Leslie and the girls - always

Gina, be careful about the tramadol. Both Kim's Annie & my Chewy have had serious problems with tramadol. Chewy tore up his knee on Monday night, the ER clinic sent me home with tramadol, told me I could give him one about 10PM which I did. I assumed the reaction I saw was pain as he was whimpering, whining, panting, couldn't get comfortable to go to sleep. I don't know how long it was before he crashed. After talking to the surgeon who works in the clinic where the ER is located, she told me that some dogs can have a reaction like this to narcotic pain medication including tramadol, & that it's extremely difficult to tell whether their response is due to pain or the medication. We stopped the tramadol, moved Chewy to Rimadyl, & there has been no further problem. I really think he did have a reaction to the tramadol.

Debbie