laurie Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 (edited) Rhem started tramadol around a week ago--he started having some diarrhea after about 3 doses. After a couple days of that, things settled down, but this morning he threw up twice (looked like last night's supper). And my brother-in-law, who lets Rhem and Rose out for me every day while I'm at work, just texted me to tell me Rhem is having diarrhea again. Anybody see this with tramadol before? Seems like if I remember right, tramadol usually causes constipation, not diarrhea (at least in humans). Edited September 30, 2009 by laurie Quote Laurie **& Angels Emily, Beatrice, Okie, Rhemus ,Vixen, and Rose-always in my heart** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Anything is possible. Is he on pred or different supplements? What about food--any change? I've not seen any bowel changes from tramadol on the dogs I've used it on. I have seen bad stomachs from pred. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Tramadol effects everyone and dogs, differently. Really hard to say. Could be a combo of everything. Have you tried giving a Pepcid AC about 35-40 minutes before the Tramadol? Good Luck, and sorry your baby is soo sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 No, no other changes. Haven't started prednisone. I just talked to the vet. Bland diet, stop all meds and supplements (tramadol, mucinex, pepcid, fresh factors, joint health), picking up some medication (I think he said metoclopramide) on my way home. My poor sweet baby. Quote Laurie **& Angels Emily, Beatrice, Okie, Rhemus ,Vixen, and Rose-always in my heart** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 My heart breaks for you both. No advice, just prayers. 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...
jetcitywoman Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I don't know if this helps, but Tramadol makes me puke. (It's marketed for humans under the brand name Ultram and Ultracet, and maybe some others.) Quite suddenly and unexpectedly too, which was inconvenient at work. Now I mark it down on all my medical records as something I'm allergic to. Quote Sharon, Loki, Freyja, Capri (bridge angel and most beloved heart dog), Ajax (bridge angel) and Sweetie Pie (cat) Visit Hound-Safe.com by Something Special Pet Supplies for muzzles and other dog safety products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Sending prayers for you and your sweetest boy. 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...
laurie Posted September 29, 2009 Author Share Posted September 29, 2009 (edited) He won't eat boiled rice and boiled chicken. He's still having some diarrhea, but no vomiting since yesterday. He is drinking water. I'm going to boil some hamburger and see if he'll eat that. Is salt free chicken broth or beef broth ok? What else can I offer him? I know some people give vanilla ensure, but won't that irritate his stomach? What about pedialyte? Edited September 29, 2009 by laurie Quote Laurie **& Angels Emily, Beatrice, Okie, Rhemus ,Vixen, and Rose-always in my heart** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Pedialyte is basically water with some electrolytes in it, no calories. Unsalted or low-salt broth is fine. If you just have regular, you can always mix it 70-30 with water to make lower salt. Hoping he will eat the beef for you and it will stay down. 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...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Low sodium/salt free beef and chicken broths are fine, as well as Pedilyte. I mix it, OR Gatorade in water 50%/50%. If he won't drink the fluids, you CAN gently force feed them in small amounts with a turkey baster, so he stays hydrated. I also think the Vanilla Ensure would be fine. Whatever you give, do in SMALL quantiles, many times a day, which should help. Hope thing helps, and he feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibean Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I hope Rhem is feeling better soon. I can't take Tramadol either, it totally spaces me out and I get sick. Let me know if there's anything I can do. When Vic's dog was sick from a reaction to Previcox, she was able to get him to eat frozen yogurt w/ peanut butter when he wouldn't eat anything else. Quote Wingnut (DC Wingnut), Voo Doo (Voo Doo von Bonz), Barb (Myokie Barb) & Romey (Nose Stradamus)at the bridge Molly (CM Blondie) 9/8/14, Maddy (Reuniting) 10/17/13, Rocky (Ranco Popeye) 1/7/12, Mimi (Flying Ringneck) 8/13/09 and RJ (RJ What For) 5/3/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 Just got back from the vet--he started having bloody diarrhea and vomit so I took him in. He's being treated for an ulcer. He had a liter of fluids with electrolytes this evening, and carafate. They left his IV in, and I take him back in the morning. He'll stay the day with them and get more fluids and bloodwork. Quote Laurie **& Angels Emily, Beatrice, Okie, Rhemus ,Vixen, and Rose-always in my heart** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibean Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Selly had an ulcer too from 2 doses of Previcox. He pulled through and was fine after a couple of days. Hopefully Rhem will too. Quote Wingnut (DC Wingnut), Voo Doo (Voo Doo von Bonz), Barb (Myokie Barb) & Romey (Nose Stradamus)at the bridge Molly (CM Blondie) 9/8/14, Maddy (Reuniting) 10/17/13, Rocky (Ranco Popeye) 1/7/12, Mimi (Flying Ringneck) 8/13/09 and RJ (RJ What For) 5/3/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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