well, i'm up at 3 am cuz the old man is in pain. updated. [View all]

Last edited Wed Mar 15, 2023, 08:04 AM - Edit history (1)

he has 3 big incisions, 2 on his side, but 1 right in the middle of his chest. he doesnt want to lay down.
i got up to pee, and puppy had to go, so sent her and radar outside. biff sat up on the bed, but didnt make a move to go out. it would be unusual for him.
the other 2 came back in, settled in, but biff just sat up, and wouldnt lay down. i thought maybe he did want to, so i sent him out. came back in, still didnt want to lay down. wont even down on command.
light went on- he’s hurting. he has pain meds. but i gave him some ibuprofen.

poor old man.

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he finally settled in about an hour after the post. i appreciate the warning about ibuprofen. i did not know that, tho i think the warnings are pretty overblown. i’ve given it to dogs in the past, on vet advise, but from very long ago. he’s certainly fine now.
they sent him rimadyl. after he gets his dose this am, if it doesnt seem to be knocking it out, i’ll talk to the vet.

it just sorta shocked me to see a bully dog actually showing pain. rare thing that, and quite distressing at 3 am.