FiveRoooooers Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Safe travels-if the roads are slick postpone your appointment-you have precious cargo onboard.This. Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Praying for you & Tanzi... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 The vaccine has come too late for Tanzi. She has multiple lesions on her spine and pelvis. I only have days left. What's the highest gabapentin can she be on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 The vaccine has come too late for Tanzi. She has multiple lesions on her spine and pelvis. I only have days left. What's the highest gabapentin can she be on? Words cannot express how sorry I am. I don't know what the highest dosage of Gabapentin would be but I do know that it can go quite high. Isn't there something stronger that will keep her comfortable? Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I am so sorry to read this. It's just heartbreaking. My heart goes out to you. Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I am so sorry to hear this. When Sallie had it, my vet said she could go up to 800 mg of gabapentin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 300-400 mg of gabapentin 3-4 times a day (every 6 hours or so) depending on her weight and how she tolerates it. Remember, you don't need to be conservative, you only need her to be comfortable. I'm so sorry................. Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I am so very sorry :( Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Chris is right, MP, Bruno was up to 400mg Gabapentin every eight hours. You can space it at lesser dosage and more frequently if you need to. I wish I could tell you how sorry I am to hear your update. No words seem enough. I know that you'll love her beyond measure for as long as possible. Please give Tanzi a hug from all of her friends here. Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) I am so sad and sorry to read this. Re: Gabapentin: Fuzzy was allowed 3 (300 mg) 3x a day. 2700 for a day total. Interesting aside, Len's orthopedist recommended the same dosage for him. Edited January 4, 2018 by Houndtime 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...
Beachbum1 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Crap, I am so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I'm so sorry. Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 we are so so sorry and sad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I’m so sorry. Gigi had 800mg pills/capsules ( don’t remember which) and she took one every eight hours. It was only for a short time, and I went to six hour intervals her last night and into the next day until the vet could get there. You want to manage her pain. Don’t worry about numbers as long as she can tolerate it. Hugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I'm so sorry to see your update, Mary Pat. Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I'm so very sorry. Many hugs to you and Tanzi. Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I am so sorry to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I am so, so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Hugs to you -words won’t do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I'm so sorry to read this. My thoughts are with you and Tanzi during this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 I'm so very sorry to hear this news. Holding you and Tanzi in my thoughts! Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) They put her on 400/gabapentin twice a day. Another 100 at the 6 hr mark if she needs it. If it's not enough the next step is 400 gabapentin every 8 hrs. But I have to watch for her being wobbly. If she falls she could break her pelvis which has one of the lesions. And if she is wobbly, then they want to switch to the patch. She's on 100/Tramadol 3 times a day with the gabapentin. I have an email to Dr Couto asking his opinion. Edited January 4, 2018 by MP_the4pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) They put her on 400/gabapentin twice a day. Another 100 at the 6 hr mark if she needs it. If it's not enough the next step is 400 gabapentin every 8 hrs. But I have to watch for her being wobbly. If she falls she could break her pelvis which has one of the lesions. And if she is wobbly, then they want to switch to the patch. She's on 100/Tramadol 3 times a day with the gabapentin. I have an email to Dr Couto asking his opinion. Might I suggest that if you talk to Dr Couto - find out his opinion on doing tramadol (50mg) 4 times a day and the gabapentin 3 times a day but, at less of a dose (maybe 300). Just my opinion but, I found more frequent dosing worked better as you are medicating before the pain breaks through. Edited January 4, 2018 by MaryJane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 So very sorry Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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