Carmelia
I have a mix breed dog, probably lab mix or something and she is about 15-16 years old and walks very stiff and sometimes acts drunk. Recently we decided to put her on pain medication for her arthritis and any discomfort she may be having. She was prescribed Tramadol 50 mg 3 times a day. Just curious if anyone has any knowledge if this particular medication? Since she has been taking it, we feel that her condition is worse? I think it makes her drowsy?? Is it suppose to make the dog drowsy? ANY INPUT WILL HELP! Thanks
Dalila
It will make dogs drowsy usually. It is a good anti-inflammatory med. Safer to me than Rimadyl especially for a lab or golden mix. I would give it at least 1 - 2 wk to see how dog does. If you feel it isn't helping, call the vet & tell them.
Eveline
Sorry I don;t know about the meds you are using but look for a senior dog food with the hip supplements in it and she will get better. Zukes hip action is a great meaty treat for her also. I have fed both and seen a big difference in my senior dogs.
Phuong
Try giving it just twice a day and see if it makes a difference.It can cause drowsiness,but it also relieves her pain,which is very important.She might also be sleeping better because her pain isn't as bad. Old dogs do sleep a lot. As long as she is eating well,I wouldn't worry too much. It can cause constipation,though,so maybe a little more fiber in her diet ( sweet potatoes are good).And yes,I have had dogs take it,and my cousin's old Labrador takes it as well. It helps him tremendously with his spinal arthritis.
Dolores
Tramadol is an opioid, it works by affecting pain receptors in the dog's brain. If you feel she is worse, or acting too drowsy, call your vet as the dose may need to be adjusted. Your dog should be feeling more comfortable with Tramadol, but not to the point of being sedated.
Elinor
If you feel its not working, just contact your vet againTramadol works by stimulating the mu receptor, which provides pain relief without sedation and without addiction.Some Side Effects and ContraindicationsLike all drugs, tramadol has side effects, although they are usually mild. There is a wide range of possible dosing with this drug, and sedation sometimes can occur at higher doses; if this happens, it is recommended that the dosage be reduced.Constipation can occur rarely in some dogs, and will resolve when the drug is discontinued.Although tramadol does not harm the gastrointestinal lining as NSAID drugs can, it can cause nausea. This is rare.Contraindications include dogs who are being treated with L-Deprenyl for Cushings or cognitive disorders, or dogs taking serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or certain antidepressant medications.Note: The human drug Ultracet is a combination of Ultram (tramadol) and Tylenol (acetaminophen). This drug must not be given to animals.FeaturesUnlike NSAIDs, tramadol can be taken with steroids. It can also be taken with NSAIDs to provide additional pain relief and allow a lower dose of both drugs to be used.Tramadol is a prescription human medication and will require a prescription from a veterinarian. It is not a controlled substance and no special paperwork is required to prescribe, stock, or dispense this medication in veterinary practice.Tramadol is not passed to nursing puppies through the dam's milk so can be used for pain control in lactating bitches.I heard from a sydney australia vet online, that Sasha Blend is suppost to be very good for joints. You might want to give this joint remendy ago.www.sashasblend.com.au/cb_pages/s
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