bianca.a Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thank you I just got off the phone with him think I woke him up. So I gave him 1 x 25mg Ace about 1 1/2 hours ago and he said to give him 2 more now which I've just done. He said if he doesn't settle to give him another one or two in an hours time and then give four hourly from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 If he is still like this in the morning I'll be taking him in for IV morphine or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Poor boy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crits'N'Bits Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 has he settled at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Your poor dog. That looks so painful for him. I would be so angry and upset on his behalf. I hope the pain meds help him and it heals faster than is expected . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thank you. I feel pathetic but am so F'ken ANGRY right now. Nope no change yet but if it is going to work I think it will take half an hour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Poor boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I just popped back in to see how your boy was. Omg what a nightmare, your poor thing not to mention Cooper. Did they say why that area had to be so closely shaved? It just seems so over the top. I hope you can both get some rest tonight, it's so awful when you feel so helpless and you know they are in pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crits'N'Bits Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 for some temporary relief a icepack or wet flannel may help to get the heat out of it he may be too upset though for you to be able to put it on him i feel so sorry for you both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Gawd that is bloody awful and he shouldn't have to suffer that. Nor you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grabonsam Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I know EXACTLY what you're going through. When I called the specialist for help I was told by staff the surgeon was not available, "we're are a surgical centre you should see your local vet". I did. Then the emergency vet at Essendon. Both places were shocked at what had been done to my boy. I left several phone messages for the surgeon, he didn't respond for 3 days until after my referring vet had called him and blasted him! (My local vet no longer refers to this pig.) He requested that we return for him to have a look. He kept us waiting for half an hour despite him having made the appointment time! His first comment when he finally cAME OUT TO SEE US WAS i DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE CARRYING ON ABOUT "THE DOG'S NOT DEAD"!!!!! I asked for reimbursement of vet and medication costs (didn't mention the lost wages for a week staying home with him) and was told it was not his fault and that I shouldn't have gone anywhere without his authority - despite being advised by his staff. He called me a liar and told me his staff would never make such a recommendation. Your boy WILL recover I'm sure. But he is going to have a tough time. The skin on my boy just kept going black and shedding, that's why I thought he'd loose his jewels! The severe pain was under control within about a week of tramadol and valium, but pain did linger for a while. The skin on his scrotum took close to a year to really look normal. My heart truly goes out to you and your boy. It's so awful to feel so helpless when you can see how distressed they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 He won't let me try that. I just tried to put some more of the neocort on it and he barked/growled at me. I'll give it another 20 mins then give him 2 more. Thanks all for understanding. It's making me question whether I should have even done the bloody surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Oh my god Grabonsam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 The hip surgery was probably a good decision ... the rest, you had no control over . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Please be careful with the ace. That's a big dose he is getting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grabonsam Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Please consider making a report to the vet board. It sounds to similar to our situation not to be the same specialist. It didn't help for us, he was found not to have done anything wrong. However, I know he lied in his response to the board - you get to see a summary of the reply. If enough people submit complaints one day the board will take notice. As bad as it is for you both tonight he will get better.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Please be careful with the ace. That's a big dose he is getting It does seem so .... :( Yes, he may whimper a bit ..and not be able to be absolutely comfy ... , remember too, he will be picking up on all your emotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I know EXACTLY what you're going through. When I called the specialist for help I was told by staff the surgeon was not available, "we're are a surgical centre you should see your local vet". I did. Then the emergency vet at Essendon. Both places were shocked at what had been done to my boy. I left several phone messages for the surgeon, he didn't respond for 3 days until after my referring vet had called him and blasted him! (My local vet no longer refers to this pig.) He requested that we return for him to have a look. He kept us waiting for half an hour despite him having made the appointment time! His first comment when he finally cAME OUT TO SEE US WAS i DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE CARRYING ON ABOUT "THE DOG'S NOT DEAD"!!!!! I don't know why someone like that bothers to be a vet when they are so indifferent to suffering, they should be kicked out of the profession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Is he settling yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Yes the last 5 minutes he has settled. Thank you all so very much and I will be on the phone to the vet first thing in the morning to discuss what the hell we can do for him. This can't go on for days. And I don't want him to be on something that could cause him harm. He probably is picking up on my emotion, I'm trying to only cry when I leave his room but I know me being a mess isn't helping him. Breathe! grabonsam I will pm you about which vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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