Jackandgrey Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) Jack has osteo and is on Tramadol and Meloxicam which is very effective right now at keeping any bone pain under control. He is happy and active. Eating well and enjoying life. However, he is drinking tons for him and peeing a correspondingly large amount. Does anyone know if this sounds like a usual or likely side effect of either of these drugs? It is not a problem ;just a curiosity. He is not on any pred. Thanks for any input. Update* I tried the Pepcid and it seems to have made a marked difference. Jack is back to drinking, I would say, pretty much normal amounts and therefore peeing normal amounts, again. So thanks Batmom. It never crossed my mind that drinking was an indication of an upset tummy. He seemed to be handling the meds so well. He has even reduced his grass grazing although that is a favourite activity that he won't give up altogether I'm sure. I will continue to watch him closely though. Edited June 16, 2008 by Jackandgrey Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 I've not had that with tramadol. NSAIDs can adversely affect the kidneys. Has he had a blood work up to check? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemandvm Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Not a "typical" side effect of either drug like it would be with prednisone. You'll need some bloodwork and a urinalysis to figure out what is going on! Quote Bill Lady Bella and Sky at the bridge "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." -Anabele France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Bloodwork and urinalysis do seem like a good idea. Might also ask your vet about adding pepcid or another tummy med for him. Sometimes they'll over drink if their tummy is upset. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 I agree with the others. We've used tramadol in our dogs for osteo, lumbosacral stenosis and a foot/toe injury (three different dogs) and I've not seen that side effect in any of them. Sounds like something else going on maybe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Bloodwork and urinalysis do seem like a good idea. Might also ask your vet about adding pepcid or another tummy med for him. Sometimes they'll over drink if their tummy is upset. Thanks Batmom. I think I'll try a trial of Pepcid and see if it makes a difference as well as talk to the vet. I would have to weigh further investigations for my shy boy who is on palliative care reagrdless but of course we will do what is necessary and in his best interests. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 Batmom is right and espcially the NSAID can upset the stomach. If the pepcid doesn't help, ask for carafate (generic). Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 As mentioned before NSAIDS can upset the stomach. Nadir developed ulcers, which still give him trouble from time to time, from taking Meloxicam and Rimadyl. My vet started giving me carafate/sulcralfate to give him for this. I found out later though that Carafate does nothing to prevent ulcers it only helps in treating active ulcers. So in addition to the Carafate I would also suggest giving him something like Pepcid that will help prevent any further irritations that the NSAIDs may cause to his stomach. Hugs to you and your sweet boy, he is often in my thoughts. Judy Mom to Nadir, Beanie, and Bruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Thanks everyone for your responses. It's always a worry..... Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Updated in first post. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Happy to hear Jack's tummy is better. Jack is always in our prayers Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Glad to hear he is better! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 That's good news Susan! Glad Jack is feeling better He's in my daily thoughts. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Glad to hear that the Pepcid helped. I think about Jack and how he is doing every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Glad to hear he's better and the meds are working well for him. Wishing you MUCH more quality time with your sweet boy. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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