Tramadol Relieves Pain in Pets
Submitted: April 2, 2007
Humans are certainly not the only ones who suffer from pain upon
surgery. When pets endure surgery, such as neutering or orthopedic
surgery, it will cause pain in your pet. Upon surgery, your cat or dog
may appear as though they aren’t in pain. However, this does not
particularly mean that they aren’t experiencing pain. A pet will not
communicate to its owner when they are in pain the same way that a child
will communicate to an adult. When a pet is suddenly hurt they will cry
out or whimper in pain like most animals. There are actually pets that
suffer at a higher level pain such as the Pit Bull Terrier. Then there
are many pets that are capable of enduring pain without crying out or
whimpering.
Tramadol causes mild side effects in pets. Experts say that sedation
can occur in high doses, to control this, it is recommended to reduce
your pet’s dosage of Tramadol. One rare side effect in pets, such as
dogs, is constipation. Constipation will eventually reduce once
Tramadol is discontinued. This drug may also cause nausea
in pets; however, this is a rare side effect. Pet owners will need to get a
prescription from a veterinarian in order to use as a pain reliever for
their pets. If you notice that this drug causes severe side effects
within your pets, contact your veterinary. Your vet may recommend a
lower dosage.
Pets that are given low doses of this drug are used for arthritis pain
and higher dosages are recommended for pain such as post-surgical severe
pain. Medical experts recommend giving small dosage amounts divided in
two equal doses. This should be given to your pet in 12 hours apart.
Your vet may recommend giving your pet six doses of
Tramadol in
increments of 4 hours or 6 hours apart. Your pet might even be required
to give dosages in 8 hours apart. Some pets may require higher dosage
amounts, pet owners are advised to seek the advice of their vet for the
correct dosage amounts.
Documentation or paperwork is not required for veterinary clinics to
stock, prescribe, or administer this drug. Although
Tramadol is not
widely used among vets, your veterinarian may recommend Tramadol as a
pain treatment when nursing puppies and to control in lactating bitches.
Although pets aren’t able to vocally communicate their pain, they
normally will show hints or signs that they are in pain. When a dog
suffers from abdominal pain they will often lick, bite or even glance at
their stomach area. Dogs are also known to stand in a hunched
position. If you notice that your pet may be suffering from pain, seek
the advice of your veterinarian.
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