 Barked: Wed Nov 28, '12 3:44pm PST |
 | |  | | Hi everone, unfortunatley it appears my dog slipped a disc in her neck. She started showing signs of pain monday night but by tuesday morning was in a lot of pain. I brought her to the Veterinary Medical Center of long island yesterday around 12:45 they checked her out and said she probably has a slipped disc, they gave her 3 meds. the first being tramadol for the pain, 2nd being gabapentin for pain i think and the 3rd being prednisone for anti inflammatory i believe. we came home and she got her first meds at 5:30, she was sleeping all night and still restless and in pain. We woke up this morning and she seemed so much better, she ate, walked around the house a little and pooped and peed. She than got her 3 meds again at 9:30 am by 11:30 am she was in bad pain again. So I brought her back to the Center. They said she should get a cat scan and have surgery which would cost around $5500. I have the money to spend for this but I am hesitant bc she has only been on the meds for 24 hours and I feel it is not enough time to assess the meds response. I declined the surgery and catscan and brought her home. I picked up a crate and now have her laying in it and she just got her last dose of meds at 5:30 pm. I am hoping that the bed rest and meds will do the trick. The good news is the DR. said she does not think it is in her back or there will be neuro damage. I have heard of a lot of complaints about this place over charging and only wanting to make money. I just want Savannah to be healthy.. Does anyone have experience with this situation? |  |  | |  |
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