AdoreMyDogs,
Sorry I didn't stay up late enough to see
your post.. But, yes the first 2-3 days are
the worst.The moans,wimpering, etc will end.
Believe me, I was calling the vet hospital
1-800 number to ask questions and try to
reassure myself that that 'stage' would not
last forever.Bud's vet hospital has a 24/7
staff available & welcome call backs.
I know how heart breaking it is to hear
those sounds coming from Graham ,and not being able to 'help' in some way.
Talk to your Vet Specialist or one of his/her Staff vet-staff people.Don't feel
bad about calling.
There was not a huge difference in Buddy's
behaviour after 48 hrs.,but once he stopped
taking the tylenol4,he stopped the moaning..
Graham's been thru a great deal, and he
has you to help him thru to a complete recovery.Try to stay calm & upbeat when you
talk to Graham. Just being around where he can see you & talking calmly to him,will let
him know 'things WILL get better'
I think with Buddy, when he stopped the codene R/X and the drugs finally left his system, his knee was still very sore & he had
to be helped out & in for potty breaks, but
those pitiful sounds did stop...
Prayers & Hugs from Buddy & Liz.