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Hi Debbie...
Wow, do you think I should hold off on the tramadol for tonight then? They told me to give her one about 9 tonight, but it makes me a little nervous with her being on the fentanyl patch. I know I've given her tramadol once or twice before with no real effects, besides knocking her out. She's acting weird now; lies down for a little bit and whimpers, then gets up and drinks water, lies back down and whimpers, like she's agitated but sedated at the same time.
I know that fentanyl is a pretty strong narcotic, this is why I was kind of concerned that you had been given both for the Goo girl. I can't advice you to not give the tramadol, need to check with Lucy's vet. What Kim ended up doing with Annie was cutting the suggested dose by 1/2 which worked just fine.
What happened with Chew was he had been given morphine at the ER, they told me to give a full tramadol tablet at 10 PM & that's when the problems started. He has not had one since Monday night, only the rimadyl & he shows no signs of what was going on Monday night.
Debbie
Hi guys....
Lucy has recovered completely from her surgery, and is doing well. She had two weird days after the surgery, but as soon as I took off the fentanyl patch she was back to normal. They took out her stitches yesterday. Looks like they got all the tumor out, and it's a grade 2, meaning that we don't have to do anything more but just keep an eye out for more tumors popping up. I'm so glad because I didn't want to put her through radiation or chemo. Dr. B called her a "tough broad,".....my Goo:)
Love to all,
Gina and Lucy
This is great news, Gina! I had a feeling it was the drugs that were weirding the Goo girl out. Chewy had his knee surgery last week. I insisted on no tramadol. They used an alternate pain, sent me home with the alternate, & the Chew man has had no problems.
Debbie
Hi Debbie...
Thanks:) About the tramadol, I confirmed if she could have it with the fentanyl and was told that she could, so for the first few days she was on 50 mg every eight hours. The first day she seemed restless as well as sedated, but then was fine after that. I think some dogs do have an intolerance to it, but I did some reading and for many dogs the side effects go away after a day or two. Of course I was watching her like a hawk for the first 2 days, too.
I forgot to mention what Lucy looks like now. I wish I had a decent digital camera. She still hasn't really grown back her hair around her neck and sides from the original ultrasound and surgery; now she has a whole new giant shaved area with an 8 inch incision scar....she kind of looks like a science project gone awry, but I think it makes her look even cuter...LOL! I don't care if she ever grows it back, it doesn't bother her, so who cares. It's just funny the double take looks I get from people.:)
Hi Gina,
Good to hear the Goo Girl is doing well. :):D:):D:D:D
Hey Gina,
Always good to hear about Lucy Goo! I am glad she is doing will with her recent surgery even if she may look at bit like Frankenstein' bride. I think she's adorable period! ;)
Hugs,
Leslie and the girls - always
all good news!
Jeff
Yes, more good news, we love good news about our pups!!!!!!!
Keep up the good work:)
Addy
Hi all...
Hope all is well with everyone...Just a quick note to let you know that Lucy is going to be a superstar!:eek: Cedars did a press release and I've already been contacted by a reporter...possible TV news appearances coming up:eek: Going to try to post the link to Cedars press release, but keep in mind I'm computer illiterate...will keep you posted on what's happening.
Gina and Goo
https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/About-U...hance-Too.aspx