Pandasmom
Active Member
Hi,
Odie's been on buprenorphine since last Tuesday (6 days). He's getting 0.25mls every 8 hours.
It was prescribed for unknown pain at the base of his tail. X-rays, blood work, external exam, and rectal exam showed nothing unusual. But he was in considerable pain. The vet figured it was some sort of soft tissue injury, although I have no idea how it could have happened.
It's been helping, he's not in pain as far as I can tell. He's eating is back up. But he's still sleeping lots, I think it's making him groggy. His BG numbers are slightly lower since yesterday (they had gone up with the pain).
Should I move to every 12 hours instead of 8? Continue every 8 hours even though he's groggy? How do I know how long he needs it (other than stopping altogether and seeing what happens)?
Any advice?
Thanks
Odiesmom
Odie's been on buprenorphine since last Tuesday (6 days). He's getting 0.25mls every 8 hours.
It was prescribed for unknown pain at the base of his tail. X-rays, blood work, external exam, and rectal exam showed nothing unusual. But he was in considerable pain. The vet figured it was some sort of soft tissue injury, although I have no idea how it could have happened.
It's been helping, he's not in pain as far as I can tell. He's eating is back up. But he's still sleeping lots, I think it's making him groggy. His BG numbers are slightly lower since yesterday (they had gone up with the pain).
Should I move to every 12 hours instead of 8? Continue every 8 hours even though he's groggy? How do I know how long he needs it (other than stopping altogether and seeing what happens)?
Any advice?
Thanks
Odiesmom