Guest kathyr Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I don't post much but faithfully read GT a few times a day. Our 11 1/2 yr old female, 67 lbs, went out to potty yesterday with a muzzle and stool guard on, she's a dirt and poop eater. My daughter was home from work sick and let her out, she threw up with the stool guard on (I'm always afraid that would happen) and inhaled some. Luckily my daughter was at the door keeping an eye on her and ran out took the muzzle off and she finished. My DH was home, I was at work, she was very lethargic after that. They called the vet and he took her over. Our regular vet was not in, the vet that took care of her gave her a shot of Centrine and pills of the same 0.2mg -2 tabs every 12 hours for 4 days, and pepcid every 12 hours for 2 days. My question is has anyone given this med to their grey and is it the right dosage? If I was there I would have questioned her, but my dh didn't. I make myself nuts when it isn't our regular vet that prescribe the meds. He is greyhound savvy. Any input would be greytful, I start the pills this morning. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest savvyprchick Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I don't know if it's the right dosage or not, but if you have any questions, I'd call the vet clinic. Good luck with your pupper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Centrine is an anti-vomiting drug. I can't answer about dosage. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kathyr Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thanks for your replies............ I'll call the vet's when they open at 9 and have the receptionist ask our vet about the dosage. One good thing is that she came to me this morning to let me know she had to go out which is her norm she usually doesn't get up unless it's absolutely necessary. And her breakfast at 5:30 am is still staying down. Thanks again. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliWest Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I've given centrine to my grey when he was sick. He did just fine, no ill effects. The dosage sounds ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We just had to give this same med to one of my labs. It worked wonderfully. That is the same dose we gave my 35# lab. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kathyr Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks.....I called the vet and the dosage was fine. She's doing well and eating like a trooper again. She had a light meal Tuesday night and light breakfast Wednesday. She did keep giving us this sad face like is this all the food I get. :unsure The stool guards are off the muzzles, that was scary. I'm just glad my daughter was watching her and able to get the muzzle off quickly. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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