Guest Baileygrey Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Bailey fell in the kitchen somehow I think her legs may have given out on her. Well my dh scooped her back up to her legs she was crying very loudly. She can walk now but seems to be in some pain. She has a big bulge on her back now. Is there anything I can give her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) If you have Ascriptin I always use that. No Tylenol, I've always heard dogs should not take it. If this just happened, ice the spot Edited January 5, 2009 by cbudshome 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...
Fudge Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 NO TYLENOL!!!!!!!!! NO ACETOMIPHEN (same thing as tylenol) it is poisonious to dogs. You could give a baby aspirin but if it were me with a big bulge I would want to have the vet check it in the morning. Where is the big bulge on her spine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) NO NO tylenol. As stated, aspirin is OK, but looks like safe mid range dose is 2 regular aspirin. That should get you til morning. Edited January 5, 2009 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Is there anyone in your group that you can call to get something ie deramaxx OR rimydal and tramadol before you bring her to the vet in the morning??? Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Baileygrey Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Thanks for your quick replies. The bulge is right next to her spine. We don't have any baby asprin or I would try some of that. I will say that she was just laying on her bed licking her but so I'm guessing she is not in that much pain. If she still has that bump I'll take her to the vet tomorrow. Thanks you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Without knowing what the "big bulge" is, I would not give anything and would bring her in to be seen. Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 What about an e-vet visit tonite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I don't think you should give Bailey Deramax, Rimadyl or Tramadol unless you vet prescribes it to Bailey. Just not a good idea.....sometimes they like to check bloodwork before putting them on anything like that. Is she able to walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 The bulge could be a hematoma........which means you shouldn't give aspirin either. Aspirin is a mild anticoagulant. Definitely no Tylenol or Motrin or Advil. If she is okay and not in obvious pain....don't give her anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 You don't need to give a greyhound baby asprin. Regular asprin is fine, buffered Ascriptin is better. I would NEVER give a dog prescription medication that was not prescribed to him by a vet. Unless I had been given that same drug for the same condition before and was simply out of it. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trudy Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Don't give anything until you see a vet. If she doesn't seem to be in much pain, just keep her quiet for the night and get her into the vet in the morning. My old vet would not suggest asprin as he had too many greyhounds not do well with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 You don't need to give a greyhound baby asprin. Regular asprin is fine, buffered Ascriptin is better. I would NEVER give a dog prescription medication that was not prescribed to him by a vet. Unless I had been given that same drug for the same condition before and was simply out of it. FYI - baby aspirin is the correct doseage for a dog the size of a greyhound. That's why I said baby aspirin....I think it is 83 or 87 mg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Without knowing what the "big bulge" is, I would not give anything and would bring her in to be seen. DITTO She could need surgery, and giving aspirin may delay that because it thins the blood/increases bleeding. Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Without knowing what the "big bulge" is, I would not give anything and would bring her in to be seen. DITTO She could need surgery, and giving aspirin may delay that because it thins the blood/increases bleeding. I wasn't even thinking they would be doing surgery on Bailey. Oh well, Bailey get better sweeti. I know you will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Baileygrey Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Thanks guys. We didn't give her anything. She seems to be doing fine but does still have a bulge so I guess we will take her in tomorrow. I'll keep you guys posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmilyAnne Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 The only idea I have is call your vet after hours if they allow that (I'm very fortunate my vet is so good about that) see what they say, and if you or anyone in your family are on any NSAID's, your vet will be able to advide if it's OK to give an NSAID or not, and advise you on the dose. My Riley is on Metacam and for awhile was getting my husband's Meloxicam which is the same thing. He got 1/4 pill once a day. He never got a blood test prior to start the NSAID, but he also has a spotless medical history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Are you putting ice on it? Might be a good idea to help if it's swelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Just checking in.....how is Bailey doing today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Looking for an update Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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