Guest Annie Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Canyon's trembling has decreased!!!!!!! There has been some improvement in the last 24hrs!!! The neurosurgeon didn't call me back. It's the third time I have had a concern or question about meds and the call wasn't returned. Terribly ******* frustrating!!! I am not a vet... I need information to make informed decisions about the best treatment plan!!! Canyon is not on a pain med, only pred at a decreasing dose. I was only given a 5 day supply of Gabapentin and actually didn't think that it was very effective. The percocet was, but Dr Sharp wanted him off that asap. Canyon was clear of TBDs, I'm not sure he was tested for Valley fever though... I'll find out. He has a very low pain threshold and is a screamer by nature. Mike, I would give Canyon anything that would benefit him. I really feel that I've been left hanging by the neuro department, and Canyon suffered the consequences. Thankfully I've had support here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 We're checking in too. How is handsome doing? 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 April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Can he have Tramadol? That would be OK to give with the pred. If neuro won't get back to you, talk to your regular vet. That's a heck of a surgery for a dog and, while you don't want him drugged to the gills, there sure would be nothing wrong with keeping him comfortable while he finishes healing. 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...
carronstar Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Checking in on Canyon this morning. How is he feeling today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) Can he have Tramadol? That would be OK to give with the pred. If neuro won't get back to you, talk to your regular vet. That's a heck of a surgery for a dog and, while you don't want him drugged to the gills, there sure would be nothing wrong with keeping him comfortable while he finishes healing. I will ask about Tramadol. Thanks! edited to add I've put in 2 more calls to the neuro department and asked that return my call this morning regarding a pain med for Canyon ie. Tramadol. He has whimpered a few times this morning, but the trembling is still under control. Edited April 15, 2009 by Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytful4 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Oh Annie, this is encouraging...hopefully he's on the right path to recovery! Shame on your neuro surgeon! Prayers and hugs for your beautiful boy, he's been thruough a lot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I just saw Dr. Sharp. He is concerned about Canyon's lack of progress and wants to do another MRI tomorrow which will include his brain. They are not charging us. I pray that Canyon is slow to heal and that there isn't something else wrong. In the meantime he is back on Percocet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Continued prayers and good thoughts as well as all paws and fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Annie, you know we'll all be on the edge of our seats waiting to hear. Has to be good news. It WILL be good 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...
Guest Annie Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Annie, you know we'll all be on the edge of our seats waiting to hear. Has to be good news. It WILL be good Claudia, Dr. Sharp is worried, and gave me a 90% chance that there is something more going on than the healing process. Oddly enough, I feel very peaceful and somehow "know" there will be a favorable result. You can be sure I will post the results immediately!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Sending good healing thoughts to Canyon Hoping for good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 So glad you were finally able to speak with someone and that hopefully the perc will help keep sweet Canyon comfy. Will watch for your updated post after the MRI - did he say how long it would take and if you would have any answers right after? Sending additional prayers and healing white light and lots of hugs and scritches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valencia Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 What a roller coaster ride for you. I hope the MRI shows something, poor Canyon. 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...
Guest BellesDad Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Good Luck Tomorrow. Canyon get better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Sending my prayers for Canyon. Too much sadness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullaluv Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I'm glad Canyon is doing a little better, and hope you get some answers from the MRI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4greytful Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 more prayers and good thoughts for your family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 So glad you were finally able to speak with someone and that hopefully the perc will help keep sweet Canyon comfy. Will watch for your updated post after the MRI - did he say how long it would take and if you would have any answers right after? Sending additional prayers and healing white light and lots of hugs and scritches. It will be done around 1000AM and I will have the results right away. I have given Canyon a percocet and he is NOT enjoying feeling out of it. He stood there staring at the floor for the longest time and would not settle. This time tomorrow we will know what's going on. I feel confident that it will be good news, as in they will find nothing else amiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 it WILL be good news, it HAS to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batmom Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Thinking lots of "just a slow healing pupper" thoughts for you. 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...
NevadasMom Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I have a GOOD feeling also...... Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Sending prayers for Canyon. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 (edited) Sending prayers for tomorrow's MRI; and for the percocet to kick in and relieve some of the sweet boy's pain. If it continues to not agree with him, don't be afraid to ask for something else! Edited April 16, 2009 by FullMetalFrank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 (edited) Canyon IS healed. I don't care what anybody or anything else tries to say. I have learned through hard experience not to believe appearances. That feeling is your knower-it knows and so does mine. PTL Hang in there Canyon-soon you will be romping in the grass putting all this stuff behind you. Love and kisses from your KY fan club! Edited April 16, 2009 by racindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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