Herniated disc

Alice Kable · Jul 26, 2017

Cbrugs said:
I'm going from one stress to another! I will definitely send Louie to daycare a couple times a week to keep him entertained and they will just have to stay separated. It's so hard because they just do not understand.

I think I am so nervous because Jax is not crate trained but if any of the meds they send him home with make him sleepy, that might help. And he has been in a kennel at the hospital since Saturday so maybe that will have helped adjusted him to one. And you are right, these guys are not fragile. I just want to make sure I do whatever needs to be done and he has a smooth recovery. I just wish I could snap my fingers and make it all better.

Citty, you will be an awesome caregiver. It does take a day or 2 for the effect of the drugs they gave him in the hospital to wear off. The pain meds upset Buster's stomach and it was a pain trying to get him to take them so we gave up on them. The prilosec and the anti-inflamatory were the important ones and we did get those down him. Jax will feel punk and not want to be active for a few days. We kept Buster on leash when he was out of his crate that first 2 weeks.

Cbrugs · Jul 26, 2017

Alice Kable said:
Citty, you will be an awesome caregiver. It does take a day or 2 for the effect of the drugs they gave him in the hospital to wear off. The pain meds upset Buster's stomach and it was a pain trying to get him to take them so we gave up on them. The prilosec and the anti-inflamatory were the important ones and we did get those down him. Jax will feel punk and not want to be active for a few days. We kept Buster on leash when he was out of his crate that first 2 weeks.

I talked to the doctor and they are sending him home with 4 drugs. An anti-flammatory, Gabapentin, Codeine and an mild sedative.

He will definitely be on a leash when taken out to potty and we will carry him back and forth. I am going to try and keep in in the crate as much as possible but if he does want to come out for a bit, a leash will be a good idea.

Jakeyjake · Jul 26, 2017

Cbrugs said:
I talked to the doctor and they are sending him home with 4 drugs. An anti-flammatory, Gabapentin, Codeine and an mild sedative.

He will definitely be on a leash when taken out to potty and we will carry him back and forth. I am going to try and keep in in the crate as much as possible but if he does want to come out for a bit, a leash will be a good idea.

Good luck with Jax's recovery. Maybe a special chew in the crate will help him like it better too. Poor guy. I'm glad he's doing well.

Cbrugs · Jul 26, 2017

Jakeyjake said:
Good luck with Jax's recovery. Maybe a special chew in the crate will help him like it better too. Poor guy. I'm glad he's doing well.

Funny you should say that. I am going to ask when we pick him up if he can have a chew in the crate with him. If so, I am going to pick him up a marrow bone!

Alice Kable · Jul 26, 2017

Keep us posted on how Jax is doing!

CarrotTheFrenchie · Jul 26, 2017

Hope Jax is doing okay!!

blushy · Jul 27, 2017

Cbrugs said:
Funny you should say that. I am going to ask when we pick him up if he can have a chew in the crate with him. If so, I am going to pick him up a marrow bone!

When Titan has episodes with his back, they say strictly no chews

With neck surgery he might be restricted on that for the "strict rest" period.

I'm glad his surgery went well.

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Cbrugs · Jul 27, 2017

blushy said:
When Titan has episodes with his back, they say strictly no chews

With neck surgery he might be restricted on that for the "strict rest" period.

I'm glad his surgery went well.

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Yup, they said no chews. What is the issue with Titan's back?

I will just say right now that this is not fun and I hope no one else has to go through this. I feel like I should do public speaking events to Frenchie owners telling them of my experience lol. I can't help but think, well if I didn't let him do this or do that this wouldn't be happening. But he's still a dog. And everyone that has a Frenchie knows how hard it is to keep them from jumping, etc. I can't blame myself but I do.

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antbkny · Jul 27, 2017

Cbrugs said:
Yup, they said no chews. What is the issue with Titan's back?

I will just say right now that this is not fun and I hope no one else has to go through this. I feel like I should do public speaking events to Frenchie owners telling them of my experience lol. I can't help but think, well if I didn't let him do this or do that this wouldn't be happening. But he's still a dog. And everyone that has a Frenchie knows how hard it is to keep them from jumping, etc. I can't blame myself but I do.

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i think im gonna have to chain a bowling ball to Henry to keep him from jumping! lol. Seriously though, dogs will be dogs. Unless you were tossing him out your window for kicks, dont blame yourself.

Cbrugs · Jul 27, 2017

antbkny said:
i think im gonna have to chain a bowling ball to Henry to keep him from jumping! lol. Seriously though, dogs will be dogs. Unless you were tossing him out your window for kicks, dont blame yourself.

I know, I know. It just sucks to see him in pain. I just want to snap my fingers and make him feel better.

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Honeys Owners · Jul 28, 2017

Sorry to hear he's in pain. What kind of pain meds is he on? Any constipation issues?

Cbrugs said:
I know, I know. It just sucks to see him in pain. I just want to snap my fingers and make him feel better.

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Cbrugs · Jul 28, 2017

Honeys Owners said:
Sorry to hear he's in pain. What kind of pain meds is he on? Any constipation issues?

He's on Codeine, Gabapentin, Rimadyl and Trazodone. No constipation so far.

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Jakeyjake · Jul 28, 2017

Cbrugs said:
Yup, they said no chews. What is the issue with Titan's back?

I will just say right now that this is not fun and I hope no one else has to go through this. I feel like I should do public speaking events to Frenchie owners telling them of my experience lol. I can't help but think, well if I didn't let him do this or do that this wouldn't be happening. But he's still a dog. And everyone that has a Frenchie knows how hard it is to keep them from jumping, etc. I can't blame myself but I do.

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Sorry you got a no on the chew for him.
I find that I have become so over protective because Jake had that ulcer on his eye and I suspect it came from the service pup I'm raising from playing. He was in a cone for 3 weeks. So I can totally relate to what your feeling. You didn't do anything wrong. Dogs will be dogs. Hope he starts to feel better soon. Sending healing vibes to Jax!

Honeys Owners · Jul 28, 2017

Codeine is VERY constipating, so you may want to give him some canned pumpkin or increase your canned pumpkin dose you give him. Also, make sure he drinks a lot to help prevent constipation. If he's on postop antibiotics , the pumpkin can help prevent diarrhea from that too since it works for both constipation and diarrhea.

Cbrugs said:
He's on Codeine, Gabapentin, Rimadyl and Trazodone. No constipation so far.

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Cbrugs · Jul 28, 2017

Honeys Owners said:
Codeine is VERY constipating, so you may want to give him some canned pumpkin or increase your canned pumpkin dose you give him. Also, make sure he drinks a lot to help prevent constipation. If he's on postop antibiotics , the pumpkin can help prevent diarrhea from that too since it works for both constipation and diarrhea.

No antibiotics and he usually doesn't drink much water as it is as he's on raw but that is normal for raw fed dogs. But I've also been adding in a little bone broth for extra moisture. He hasn't shown any signs of constipation but I have pumpkin on hand.

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2bullymama · Jul 30, 2017

Cbrugs said:
No antibiotics and he usually doesn't drink much water as it is as he's on raw but that is normal for raw fed dogs. But I've also been adding in a little bone broth for extra moisture. He hasn't shown any signs of constipation but I have pumpkin on hand.

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How is Jax doing?

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Cbrugs · Jul 31, 2017

2bullymama said:
How is Jax doing?

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Unfortunately he things he is just fine. He doesn't understand why he has to stay in his crate. When we take him out so he can do his business outside, he tries to run. He has been sleeping with us at night and while there are times he is uncomfortable and moves around a lot and sometimes there is a little twitching in the neck, it is nothing compared to how he was before surgery. So definitely an improvement so hopefully he just keeps getting better and better. But this will mean it will be harder and harder on him as he starts to feel better. I am beyond exhausted with having to wake up during the night to give him pills but after this week, the dosing schedule changes so that might help. But every time he moves during the night I wake up and watch him to make sure he is okay.

On Sunday, August 6, he gets his stitches out and a follow up but his activities will still be restricted until at least his 4-6 week follow up.

Squishy Walnuts · Aug 1, 2017

Cbrugs said:
Unfortunately he things he is just fine. He doesn't understand why he has to stay in his crate. When we take him out so he can do his business outside, he tries to run. He has been sleeping with us at night and while there are times he is uncomfortable and moves around a lot and sometimes there is a little twitching in the neck, it is nothing compared to how he was before surgery. So definitely an improvement so hopefully he just keeps getting better and better. But this will mean it will be harder and harder on him as he starts to feel better. I am beyond exhausted with having to wake up during the night to give him pills but after this week, the dosing schedule changes so that might help. But every time he moves during the night I wake up and watch him to make sure he is okay.

On Sunday, August 6, he gets his stitches out and a follow up but his activities will still be restricted until at least his 4-6 week follow up.

Poor guy! It's hard for him to understand that what you're doing is for his own good. I'm glad he's getting better! I hear you on the med schedules, Uma had cataract surgery this summer and I had to get up every 3 hours to lubricate her eye. She can see again so it was totally worth it. Hang in there and good luck to him on his next appointment!

Cbrugs · Aug 1, 2017

Squishy Walnuts said:
Poor guy! It's hard for him to understand that what you're doing is for his own good. I'm glad he's getting better! I hear you on the med schedules, Uma had cataract surgery this summer and I had to get up every 3 hours to lubricate her eye. She can see again so it was totally worth it. Hang in there and good luck to him on his next appointment!

I just about lost my sh*t last night. I opened the crate door to take him out and he took off and did 3 laps around the couch.