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my dog had a gastronomy and is shaking now could it be the pain or what
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Experienced Advisor Rae says:
January 31st, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Why did he have the gastrotomy? Foreign body removal, bloat?
What medication is he currently on, and how long has it been since surgery?
Shaking can be a sign of discomfort and/or pain. Sometimes waking up from anesthesia/sedation can also cause them to shake.
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User says:
January 31st, 2009 at 10:14 PM
he had it for foreign body removal. It has been a little over 25 hours since the surgery and he is on Rimadyl.
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Experienced Advisor Rae says:
January 31st, 2009 at 10:20 PM
He may be in discomfort. Does the incision look ok?
He may need a second pain medication added, or antibiotics if the incision is begining to show signs of infection.
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User says:
January 31st, 2009 at 10:26 PM
it looks fine there is a bit of red around it but Im pretty sure its where the vet scratched him with the clippers, also I cannot tell because im freaking out about everything now but I think hes breathing a little hard but he is asleep
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Experienced Advisor Rae says:
January 31st, 2009 at 10:31 PM
He is probably painful. Pain can increase his breathing, heart rate, and even his temperature.
Some dogs are more sensitive to pain then others. As long as you keep him confined and in a well padded area he should be comfy with the Rimadyl.
I would either call an ER hospital or your veterinarian to see if his Rimadyl dose can be increased or if they can add Tramadol as well.
Try not to worry. As long as he is eating and drinking the largest possibility is pain.
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