Hi, Deli ~

Sorry to hear about the sore front end! Here's some things to read about Tylenol...

Drs. Foster & Smith: "Some human medications such as Tylenol can be toxic, and even lethal to pets." See their site at: "Over-the-counter medications".

VetMedCenter.com: "What is acetaminophen toxicosis? Acetaminophen such as (Tylenol) toxicosis is an acute poisoning of cats and dogs resulting from overdose with (or accidental exposure to) pain killers containing acetaminophen. This active ingredient is found in many over-the-counter drugs, particularly in cold, flu, and sinus medications. Cats are generally at greater risk than dogs.

"What causes acetaminophen toxicosis?
Acetaminophen is not a recommended medication for dogs and cats. However, intentionally giving it to an animal, or accidental access and consumption happens sometimes. Cats lack the enzyme to metabolize (process) acetaminophen, so its accumulation in the blood and liver are damaging (toxic). Dogs can also be poisoned by moderate dosages of acetaminophen." See this site at: :VetMedCenter.com.

My previous Husky/Shepherd, Shadow (Rainbow Bridge), broke a back toe on a Friday night. Our Vet arranged for me to get into a larger Clinic with an X-ray on Saturday morning, without an appointment. Their Vet examined her and said he would X-ray the foot first, as he suspected a dislocated or possibly broken toe. Could I accompany her? Nope! X-ray siute was too small and it "wasn't legal" to be in the room. She hobbled off with a Tech and was returned within 10 minutes, biscuit crumbs dribbling out of her mouth. I never asked how or if she was restrained, but she certainly wasn't drugged for the procedure. The crystal clear X-ray was developed in minutes and showed the obviously fractured outside toe.

After a paw-wrap, we were instructed to keep it dry and wrapped for several weeks, giving
plain ASPRIN ONLY - not Tylenol - if she seemed to be in pain. She was off the asprin after a week. By the third week she couldn't remember which paw she was supposed to be favoring . When someone would offer sympathetic comments, Shadow would quickly begin a little dance number - frantically trying to lift the correct injured limb.

As for getting Deli X-rayed; you're into "next week" now. Have you been granted an appointment yet? If they plan to do a complete study of her entire front end, they might need to sedate her.

Good luck to you and poor Deli!