JohnF Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Poor Peggy yesterday had what should hopefully be her last oral surgery for gum disease which involved some 6 or 7 associated extractions. I really do wish someone could work on improving their teeth longevity at a genetic level! The vet kept her on fluids and sent her home with a shots of antibiotic and pain relief, and and some Tramadol. The only way to get her to take the little 50mg tramadol tablet last night was to shred some of my chicken and put it in a little broth. This morning was easier in soft dog food. I'm hoping the 50mg tramadol twice a day for a week is sufficient for a 30kg hound. Not much chance of getting that bed back for a while as far as I can see. The towel and mix of covers are for any blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Peggy Feel better soon sweetie. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M 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...
Remolacha Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Poor Peggy, feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Get well soon Sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Here's hoping for a comfortable recovery. She at least looks warm and cozy. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 That dosage should be sufficient. Mouths heal realky fast.Give it a good week, there should be a noticble difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Feel better soon, Peggy. It looks like you are recuperating in high style! Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 All my dogs vote for more shredded chicken! {{{smooches}}} for sweet Peggy! Quote 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...
cgingrich Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Poor girl! Feel better soon, Peggy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Thanks everyone. The vet said they usually start to feel better on day 3 as the inflammation and bruising goes down, and that she could have 3 Tramadols a day if she wasn't sleeping well and even four if she was crying. The vet gave another antibiotic injection behind her collar and got a GSOD for his efforts which, I'm sure could be heard by everyone in the waiting room. Actually she's been quite good today at eating small meals with shredded boiled chicken and broth, some wet dog food and even a small bunch of soaked kibble. I think she just swallows it so the risk of a piece going into a socket and restarting a bleed is low. She was keen to go on a couple of short walks in her usual places too. Thankfully the nasty cold weather has gone and it's 50 (10C) again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Glad she is a little perkier. Hope she continues to improve! 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...
greysmom Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Great update! You go Peggy! Quote 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...
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