2fawngreys Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm running Bubba to the vet this morning. He has been having ongoing neuro issues with his back end, and has been on prednisone. He is also on something (small oblong blue pill) for his thyroid. Last night he was pacing and whining a lot - there was a dog howling non-stop outside and we figured it was making him nervous. We finally gave him an acepromazine (sp?) tranquilizer - which has been prescribed for him to get him to calm down - and so we could get to sleep. He slept through the night, but when he went to get up at 6:30 this morning he stood, whined, and then collapsed back down. If I bend his back paws over, they don't go back to normal, and he has no response if I pinch is back end (hard!) So we are rushing down to Red Bank as soon as I get my son off to school - please think good thoughts for my boy. Quote Karen with Tessye (galgo b 2017), Fidel (galgo b c2012), and bridge kids Dublin (J's Texmex 1996-12/31/01), Daisy (Assurance 8/8/95-9/26/07), Bubba (Kelsos Irony b 5/99-8/19/10), and Mabel (Googly Spin 1/06-11/19) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest greyt2love Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Prayers and fingers crossed for your boy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Sending prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 That sounds scary, I hope everything will be all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fawngreys Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 UPDATE (45 minutes later): He is walking a little better, so I am going to hold off on the vet and observe him for a few hours. It may just be a bad reaction to the tranq - so I will wait and see and take him in a bit if necessary - he certainly won't be getting another tranquilizer. Quote Karen with Tessye (galgo b 2017), Fidel (galgo b c2012), and bridge kids Dublin (J's Texmex 1996-12/31/01), Daisy (Assurance 8/8/95-9/26/07), Bubba (Kelsos Irony b 5/99-8/19/10), and Mabel (Googly Spin 1/06-11/19) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Sending good thoughts for Bubba. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Some don't tolerate Ace very well. Depending on how much you gave him, it could be the problem. I've had some dogs not walk for 12-24 hours. I don't use it anymore. Do you have a certified chiropractor close? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Sending lots of good thoughts for Bubba! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 UPDATE (45 minutes later): He is walking a little better, so I am going to hold off on the vet and observe him for a few hours. It may just be a bad reaction to the tranq - so I will wait and see and take him in a bit if necessary - he certainly won't be getting another tranquilizer. As Diane says, some don't do well on Acetylpromazine. Renie doesn't. They had to keep her overnight after her spay because she just couldn't wake up properly and she was dopey. I gave her one half-dose (to check that was it, as much as anything) for thunder one time and she was a mess for hours. No more ACP for her! Sending many good thoughts and prayers your way that that's all it is. :hope Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fawngreys Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 My Daisy was over dopey the one time we gave it to her, but Bubba has taken it in the past with no problems. I guess the other problems he is having are making the ACP a no go. Thanks for the voices of experience. Quote Karen with Tessye (galgo b 2017), Fidel (galgo b c2012), and bridge kids Dublin (J's Texmex 1996-12/31/01), Daisy (Assurance 8/8/95-9/26/07), Bubba (Kelsos Irony b 5/99-8/19/10), and Mabel (Googly Spin 1/06-11/19) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Sending my many prayers. Please let us know how Bubba does throughout the day. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Machbragal Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hope he is doing okay -- offering my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hoping Bubba is doing better. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 God bless him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fawngreys Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 He is doing much better. I went home around 11am. He was able to get himself up, and go outside and pee. He's still dopey and wobbly, but much improved. And he managed to get himself up again to come lick out my lunch bowl! I'll be home again soon - but I think he just needs a bit of time to get the drug out of his system. No more of that med for him, that's for sure!!!! Quote Karen with Tessye (galgo b 2017), Fidel (galgo b c2012), and bridge kids Dublin (J's Texmex 1996-12/31/01), Daisy (Assurance 8/8/95-9/26/07), Bubba (Kelsos Irony b 5/99-8/19/10), and Mabel (Googly Spin 1/06-11/19) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Machbragal Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Glad to hear that he seems to be on the mend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Phew Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Some don't tolerate Ace very well. Depending on how much you gave him, it could be the problem. I've had some dogs not walk for 12-24 hours. I don't use it anymore. I agree. My vet used Ace when we were trying to get Lori Ann's happy tail healed, and I will never use it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Cody was very sensitive to Ace - wouldn't let the vets use it on her after the 1st time! Glad Bubba's improving! Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) Maybe I did not read the thread fully and you may have already explored this option, but I have had great results with acupuncture in this type of situation. Edited January 26, 2008 by greydogluvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I am very Happy that Cody is doing better! I would never let a vet use Ace on any of mine, They used it on my Champ when he went to get a dental and he never really came to and died 10-days later. They say he had a tumor that burst quickly in his stomach, but he was groggy for 10-days until his death. This broke my heart he had just had a physical and there was no problems, when I ask my other vet to request the paperwork from the vet that did the dental it stated "HE HAD A HARD TIME WAKING UP", THEY HAD TO CARRY HIM TO MY CAR. I kept trying to call the other vet but never got a return call, he collapsed and we rushed him to the emergency vet where he died. Please be careful with any vet giving your baby Ace. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I'm so sorry 4greyhounds, . And 2fawngreys I hope your pup is doing much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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