Quote: JasonFitzsimmons

She has a wrap from her toe to her hip, and a pain patch on her right front paw. I have pain meds Rimadyl 100 mg. and Cephalexin 500 mg (antibiotic). .... Thanks for everyones support. I appreciate it. I am in for a long rehab period so this forum will help me through it.

@ Mike

No uncertainty about pups eating bones, as I stated earlier I feed them turkey, chicken necks but Im going to go the backs from whole birds.

Necks and backs are great. Backs are my number one favorite basic RMB because of the easily-chewed bones.

Yes, we certainly will help and support through rehab. Many of us have been there.

I am sending you a PM about Rimadyl.

I'm sure you all are glad Isis is back home with you and she's probably elated herself. Hope it won't be too hard to keep her from running around.

Jason, I know I am chiming in late here but I just had to say that I am so glad that at this point Isis is back home with you and your family and on her way to recovery.

I have seen your previous posts and know how much you care and take pride in your beautiful girl -- and your new pup. I am touched by your apparent relationship with her and can't help but think that she will recover like nothing ever happened with your love and attention.

Update:

Well I thought I'd post some picts of my ISIS back with the family.

When I carried out to go potty she saw one of her squeaky balls and snatched right up and looked me like come on dad lets play.

I am taking her out of the crate just to go potty and spend some time out in the living room or the yard just sitting or laying and looking around.

I bought her a big grip of pig ears and some huge meaty bones to destroy.

Does anyone have any opinons on Chicken soup for the puppy lover dog food?

My younger male Panzer seems to know something is wrong and when I brought her up to his kennel to say "hi" he licked her through the door.

I hate that she has to be in the crate so much but its absolutly nessecary for her.

Thanks again to all of you who took the time to post and offer your support and assistance, I wont forget it!

Its a crucial part of the process that I keep my spirits up and make the right choices to offer the best possible chance to get ISIS back to her wonderful kick ass self! This site and all of you are key, so thanks again.

I know I said this, but the crate "picture" is precious.

Lucky dog that she has you Jason.

Jason, With you by her side she will do just fine. I expect she will get lots of supportive care in the way of hugs & kisses from the kids too. Thanks for keeping all of us apprised of her progress - just don't stop!

I had my vet give me Metacam instead of Rimadyl, I prefer it. Lyka was like a drug addict for that stuff

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_rimadyl.html

I found this article to be of interest.

And this one on aspirin: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_aspirin.html

Tell me what you think.

My wife is in the Med field (Labratory where they test for this type of stuff on humans) and she was explaining to me the effects of NSAID's on platelet function and bloodflow to the kidneys and gi tract.

Food for thought.

The same site compares Rimadyl and Deramaxx, a med I prefer (along with Metacam, mentioned by Mike Schoonbrood, above):

QUOTE about Deramaxx:
Of all the oral NSAIDs currently available for dogs, this is probably the most expensive but depending on the results obtained may be well worth it. It is not only the safest NSAID but probably the strongest pain reliever. END


http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_medications_for_degenerative_a.html

About aspirin (same site):
Aspirin is a “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug” or NSAID. It is effective in relieving pain due to inflammation as is occurring within the arthritic joint. It has the advantage of being readily available and inexpensive. .... In some animals, however, it is simply not strong enough or it causes unpleasant side effects such as upset stomach or even intestinal bleeding. Aspirin also appears to inhibit the production of cartilage matrix by cartilage cells, which in the long run is not conducive to a healthy cartilage surface. Aspirin also deactivates platelets (the blood cell responsible for clotting) and thus can promote bleeding should surgery or trauma occur. END

Any NSAID, though, if used for extended periods, comes with the need for regular blood testing.

All JMO.

How is she doing?