GreytHoundPoet Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Well, I am camped out on the couch next to Lucius' couch. He has swelled up even more...all the way down to his paw. He did this after the vet closed. For those who do not know...Lucius hurt his right front leg a few days ago. X-rays show no fractures, no cancer, nothing bad but soft tissue swelling. A day's dose of rymadil brought his swelling down, along with ice, but not all the way down. But the vet wanted him on tramadil instead. Since he has been on it he has re-swollen (even with icing) and is crying almost constantly. I have not slept in days...my heart is breaking for him! I'm in here now in case he needs me. Is t normal for swelling to get worse then better? He has stood up 3 times today...twice to potty and once to stretch. So...he is not excercising on it. Can I bring down swelling another way?? Please help. Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebR Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 oh yikes!!!! I wish I knew what to say. Maybe a call to an E-vet to ask if there's anything you can do to reduce swelling until your vet is open? I'll keep poor Lucius in my thoughts and prayers...keep us posted. Hang in there Shannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) Evet said to give him rymadil on top of the tramadol from 5 hours ago and ice again... ...our regular vet said I could use both meds together but watch his stomach. So...we try that now I suppose. Edited January 24, 2009 by GreytHoundPoet Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) Kinda surprised that your vet said not to give the rimadyl--rimadyl is an anti-imflamatory--great to help to reduce swelling. Do give it with food 'cause it can upset tummy's. If he still has pain ask your Vet about giving Gabapentin along with the Rimadyl and the Tramadol--you can use all 3 together. Sounds like he needs to be re-evaluted in the a.m. Keep us posted! (I hear ya about being up with your sick pupper--I'm up with one of mine too ) Edited January 24, 2009 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbullwinkel Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 doesn't seem like one day of rymadal was enough. when my ig hurt his back jumping, he was given it for five days..then we assessed how he did. Hoping he feels better soon! Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Shannon, I know how hard it is to see your boy uncomfortable. When we have had leg injuries to treat our vet has put them on Metacam for the pain which is also an anti-inflammatory. If it is a soft tissue injury it will take a while for the swelling to go down and will be tender. It sounds like he is self-limiting his movement which is good for the healing. The Metacam was given at a higher dose on the first day, then reduced to once a day for 5 days. By that time things usually turned around. Hugs to Lucius - I hope he feels better soon. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Poor Lucius! Sounds like he and his meds need to be re-evaluated - today! I agree that one day of any anti-inflammatory will not take care of the swelling. Prayers and healing thoughts to precious Lucius and hugs to you. Please keep us updated on how he is doing. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Our vets always do bloodwork before giving Rimadyl or Metacam. Maybe there was some concern about his bloodwork ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greythopes Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Poor baby. I agree with the consensus here, and the e-vet. Add the Rimadyl back, but be careful with the tummy. Hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bethf03 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Aww the poor baby, thoughts to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I was hoping he would feel much better by now. It's already been said, he needs the Rimadyl to keep that swelling down. I'm a little surprised about the instructions to continue with the ice. Ice will help swelling but usually only if applied at the time of injury. It's the same for people. We will apply ice but then switch to epsom salt soaks. But obviously I'm no vet. Feel better handsome! 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...
GreytHoundPoet Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ok...called the vet this morning. She wants him back on rymadil and epsom salt soak is ok to do. She wants to see him Monday if no improvement. Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Poor Lucius! No advice on these matters, but sending healing thoughts to that good, good boy. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Poor Lucius! I feel so bad for them when they're hurting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Sending positive healing thoughts for your precious boy.... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbullwinkel Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I forgot, my female grey takes metacam (actually meloxicam: the human generic version) That is what the vet gave my Ig when he hurt himself. Works for pain and inflammation, and I believe less side effects (?). My female (75 lbs) takes 1/2 of a 7.5 mg tablet. Doubled for the first dose. I get it at walmart pharmacy for $4.00 for 30 pills, so it lasts 60 days. hope he is doing better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 About a year ago, one of my greys front paws starting swelling and there was no reason that I could think of - his paw was about double the size. I was pretty frightened about it because it was getting worse. As I recollect, the vet wrapped the paw -- I believe it was so the fluid would not accumulate more and maybe help to assimilate it into the body. It was checked in a few days and it was less but, still pretty swollen. After about another 3 days, it was back to normal size. We never did find out what caused it. One thing I would like to point out is that I expected that the vet would prescribe some metacam and advise to soak the paw, but the vet took another direction which worked out well in my case. Please note though that my greyhound did not appear to be in any pain. In your case, maybe the fluid build up is just not getting assimilated as quickly as it should and it does not necessarily mean that it's getting worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 About a year ago, one of my greys front paws starting swelling and there was no reason that I could think of - his paw was about double the size. I was pretty frightened about it because it was getting worse. As I recollect, the vet wrapped the paw -- I believe it was so the fluid would not accumulate more and maybe help to assimilate it into the body. It was checked in a few days and it was less but, still pretty swollen. After about another 3 days, it was back to normal size. We never did find out what caused it. One thing I would like to point out is that I expected that the vet would prescribe some metacam and advise to soak the paw, but the vet took another direction which worked out well in my case. Please note though that my greyhound did not appear to be in any pain. In your case, maybe the fluid build up is just not getting assimilated as quickly as it should and it does not necessarily mean that it's getting worse. That is a comforting thought. Thank you. This morning he is not crying...he is resting comfy. I hope the swelling goes down! Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoveMyJoseyBean Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Shannon, I am sorry to see this. Good thoughts and prayers for your boy. Get better sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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