Hello, I’m Hero’s mom.
I want to add what I did for him when he suddenly became lethargic.
Hero’s condition 5th day-6th day: gum color was pale, dry warm nose, couldn’t even stand up.
1. measure temperature-100.3 no fever (actually it seems like it was low…)
2. called to vet and they recommended to take him to local vet but I decided not to (we live in LA and we had his surgery in San Diego) I thought what they can do except just check temp and incision. Only thing I worried was possible infection around incision but I looked fine to me.
3. I read info from this website (thank you so much) and I took some of the advice and reduced medicine. We gave: cephalexin 500mg 2, Tramadol 50mg 2 or 3, fishoil 1 : per time, 3 times/day plus deramaxx 50mg in the morning – I reduced tramadol 1 or 2(night) and cut deramaxx and fishoil which I think it caused diarrhea. And of course, lots of love and hugs and tears. And next day his condition became dramatically improved and now he’s back again as our cuttie Hero. His gum looks pink and nose is wet cold and most important, almost running. ^^
I am sorry I don’t have enough med knowledge but I am learning…since we never expected this kind of situation before so it takes time for us to absorb all of this… but I really appreciated for your infos thoughts and supports. Thank you everybody.
I’m so glad that Hero is feeling better!! The first 2 weeks post op are the hardest, with lots of ups and downs… and lots of worrying about every single thing. Hang in there… it will get better!!!
Love that smiling face of his! Makes you want to kiss and squeeze him!! 🙂
Angel Jake’s Mom
Hero’s Mom you sound like a very smart individual! Way to stay calm and get a hold of the situation. Glad to hear Hero is feeling good! It is a bit of a roller coaster ride at first but it is all worth it. Remember keep the hugs and kisses and lots of love! That helps anything! Be strong for Hero!! Lots of golden hugs and kisses!
Dillon
(Peyton’s brother)