Guest joedogs_mom Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Joe was given a morphine injection at approximately 10:00 am. He just "woke up" from it and is trying to get up and walk around. He can barely stand on his 2 back legs...is this normal? I assume so...any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I don't remember how long it lasted, but when Bailey had a morphine injection she was like a gumby doll, she couldn't coordinate anything and we had to carry her in and out of the house, but like I said, this was years ago and I don't remember how long it lasted... Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joedogs_mom Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I don't remember how long it lasted, but when Bailey had a morphine injection she was like a gumby doll, she couldn't coordinate anything and we had to carry her in and out of the house, but like I said, this was years ago and I don't remember how long it lasted... thanks...i knew it would take awhile but i kinda thought after 4 hours he'd be a bit more with it. granted, he didn't sleep at all last night so maybe that's part of it, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) When Rex had it he fought it all night long. It was not good for him. Edited November 8, 2008 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LynnM Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Yes... just keep him quiet... dim lights, quiet, etc.... When he does get up, he'll likely be constipated. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Flash can not take Morphine. He was loopy for over 24 hours...vocalizing...walking into walls...falling....we could not calm him. Also it took him forever to wake up...It is on his records: NO Morphine. Also...a vet tech had to get in his crate with him...they were afraid he would hurt himself with the thrashing...then he got so worked up he had a fever. I hope your baby feels better soon. 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 joedogs_mom Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Joe's still zonked out...at least he is still though...he's only tried to get up once and that was several hours ago. I'm hoping for a good day tomorrow. My husband and I have both cried today and are probably better prepared to let him go if we have to. : ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 When Rex had it he fought it all night long. It was not good for him. It seems to be the same way with humans, when I had to take it after knee replacement I was wide awake most of the time & didn't eat for a week. Call me if you need any help when Peter goes out of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joedogs_mom Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 When Rex had it he fought it all night long. It was not good for him. It seems to be the same way with humans, when I had to take it after knee replacement I was wide awake most of the time & didn't eat for a week. Call me if you need any help when Peter goes out of town. Thank you so so much...much, much appreciated, friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest savvyprchick Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Chase had morphine with his dental... took him nearly 12 hours before he could stand on all four legs without looking like he was going to sit down on the back two legs. Try to get some food in and dim lights and try to get them to sleep... like others have said. He'll be fine. It freaked me out too when I saw Chase like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joedogs_mom Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Chase had morphine with his dental... took him nearly 12 hours before he could stand on all four legs without looking like he was going to sit down on the back two legs. Try to get some food in and dim lights and try to get them to sleep... like others have said. He'll be fine. It freaked me out too when I saw Chase like this. he's much more alert now than a few hours ago. just drank some water -- won't eat yet. he did change positions and yelped when doing so. i am at least glad he is still...he didn't sleep at all last night. i am optimistic about tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joedogs_mom Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 it took him a good 24 hours to come out of it...now, to get him feeling better. thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valencia Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Stew had morphine ONCE, and it took him a full 24 hours to recover. I will not let any vet give that to any of my greys after Stew's experience. Quote Shannon, mom to Shae, Jesse James and Linus the Chinese Cresteds,and bridge angels Sydney Sue and Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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