racindog Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Just found out that my little lady with bling, Cash, has her 5 & 6th vertebra kind of smashed together-almost no intervertebral distance- from an old injury at the track that has suddenly become more painful for her. One of the things the vet gave me is Tramadol for the pain: 1/2 -2 tablets every 8-12 hours for the pain. I won't give it to her until I find out from real greyhound people that it is safe as I don't have any prior knowledge about it. Have you used it? Is it safe? Does it work? Does dosage look appropriate? As soon as I make sure it is safe I'll give it to her so she can start feeling better. Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charmsmom Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 (edited) Tramadol is a very commonly used pain reliever for greyhounds. It's safe, but like any drug, dogs can have a reaction. Just keep an eye out. It will make her drowsy. edited kuz i kant spel Edited July 17, 2008 by charmsmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 One of the drugs with very little to no side effects. My vet said it is one of the safest. My girl is on 100mg 3x a day and has been for a while now. It may make her a bit groggy. Hope she feels better soon! Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 It's safe. Have used it many times for our greys. It's a pain reliever - we've given to to dogs with foot injuries, back injuries and osteo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Absolutely. And I take it myself! Tramadol is a good pain reliever that seems to have few side effects. My last dog was not a greyhound, but had a very painful malignant tumor, and the vet prescribed it. I asked her if it was the same as what I take, and she said yes, so I just shared mine with him! Lots of greyhounds take it with no problem. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 THANKS for the fast replies from me and especially Cash! I'll give it to her immediately so she can start feeling better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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