macoduck Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Percy will be losing most if not all of his remaining 8 teeth. If opiates (morphine) should be avoided in greyhounds, what else could be used for a few days presuming in this situation his need would be temporary? What are your opinions on tramadol, rimadyl, gabapentin or other meds? Any contraindications with those if Tranexamic acid is used in lieu of Amicar? Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Usually a NSAID in combo with Tramadol is enough post extractions. Your vet should perform oral blocks so he'll be comfortable waking up. No experience with TA but, I'm sure Dr Couto would have mentioned any contraindications-esp because it's used primary with surgical cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 My guys, especially our poor Paulie (who was always losing teeth) were given rimadyl for pain and benedryl for swelling. Good luck with your boy. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 My Henry recently had 8 teeth removed. The vet had me giving him an antibiotic, tramadol and rimadyl. Seemed to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 As I recall, Sallie got a Rimadyl shot at the vet, then I gave her Tramadol for a couple of days and she was fine. She lost 22 teeth including one canine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koyotekyle Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 When Sam was in pain, we used Metacam and Tramadol. Seemed to work well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurfette Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 We use metacam as well and arnica or traumeel against the swelling. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I am keeping your sweet Percy in my Prayers for a good outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Prayers for Percy today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2four Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Our vet gave 5 days worth of Metacam after the recent dentals here. Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kryspen Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 If, as the top poster in this topic says, opiates should be avoided in greyhounds then why are vets, and others, giving tramadol, which is an opiate. I know this because I have to take it to control the pain of my arthritis. Here in Britain, at least, it is a controlled drug and I would never think of giving it to a dog. When Mac strained a muscle a little while ago we used Metacam to help with his pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Because Tramadol is a synthetic opiate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 My guys, especially our poor Paulie (who was always losing teeth) were given rimadyl for pain and benedryl for swelling. Good luck with your boy. I forgot about the antibiotic, too. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Because Tramadol is a synthetic opiate. Does it affect them differently because it is synthetic? I was just wondering because Nadir and now Chase have been on tramadol without any negative effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Does it affect them differently because it is synthetic? I was just wondering because Nadir and now Chase have been on tramadol without any negative effects. It's about 1/10 as strong as morphine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Just went through this with one of my greys. He can't have tramadol because it causes extreme anxiety. He had 13 teeth extracted, and we used Amicar for bleeding, and convenia for an antibioitic (any other antibiotic seems to cause diarrhea). Then for pain we used metacam and gabapentin for 5 days. He did very well with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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