Puppy 12 weeks broken leg
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Poor baby. My thoughts are with you and your baby.
When Ikaika was 3 months, my friends little boy backed into him and broke his leg. I had to keep him away from his sister for a while. I can sympathize.
When Ikaika was 3 months, my friends little boy backed into him and broke his leg. I had to keep him away from his sister for a while. I can sympathize.
Corky's Mom
Boxer Booster
I've been there
So sorry about the broken leg. Xena had a broken foot at 12 weeks old and had a cast (actually several as they kept getting wet). It was hard to keep my two dogs apart and the puppy calm. I have never been so tired in my life as when I had to make sure she wasn't doing anything and the two were not playing. It will pass though. My heart goes out to you.
So sorry about the broken leg. Xena had a broken foot at 12 weeks old and had a cast (actually several as they kept getting wet). It was hard to keep my two dogs apart and the puppy calm. I have never been so tired in my life as when I had to make sure she wasn't doing anything and the two were not playing. It will pass though. My heart goes out to you.
Darla Weaver
Boxer Pal
I am hanging in there
I talked to the surgeon today and he said that there is nothing he feels safe to give because he is a puppy. He does not want to give he Valium. He said he is getting just a little amount that it will be ok. So I called my regular vet to ask him and he said as long as it is in small amounts. Its really hard. I want to try to put some kind of wheels on his crate so I can take him for walks around the block. does anyone know how I can do something like that. Maybe that will break up the day. Thank you all for your help.
Thanks again
Darla
I talked to the surgeon today and he said that there is nothing he feels safe to give because he is a puppy. He does not want to give he Valium. He said he is getting just a little amount that it will be ok. So I called my regular vet to ask him and he said as long as it is in small amounts. Its really hard. I want to try to put some kind of wheels on his crate so I can take him for walks around the block. does anyone know how I can do something like that. Maybe that will break up the day. Thank you all for your help.
Thanks again
Darla
Sabrina Jay
Boxer Insane
NO ACE!!!
Before you take your boxer in for a surgical proceedure, or ask your veterinarian about tranquilizers, there is an important bit of information you need to be aware of.
Please keep in mind that most modern veterinarians do not even use this drug anymore, and that any reasonable vet should have no problem honoring your request to avoid this drug. If your veterinarian insists on using Acepromazine, please consider taking your boxer to another vet.
There is one drug commonly used in anesthetic protocols that should not be used in the Boxer. The drug is Acepromazine, a tranquilizer, which is often used as a preanesthetic agent....
In the Boxer, it tends to cause a problem called first degree heart block, a potentially serious arrhythmia of the heart. It also causes a profound hypotension (severe lowering of the blood pressure) in many Boxers that receive the drug. Recently, on the Veterinary Information Network, a computer network for practicing veterinarians, an announcement was placed in the cardiology section entitled "Acepromazine and Boxers." This described several adverse reactions to the drug in a very short time span at a veterinary teaching hospital. All the adverse reactions were in Boxers. The reactions included collapse, respiratory arrest, and profound bradycardia (slow heart rate, less than 60 beats per minute). The announcement suggested that Acepromazine should not be used in dogs of the Boxer breed because of a breed related sensitivity to the drug.
This drug is the most commonly prescribed tranquilizer in veterinary medicine. It is also used orally and is prescribed for owners who want to tranquilize their dogs for air or car travel. I would strongly recommend that Boxer owners avoid the use of this drug, especially when the dog will be unattended and/or unable to receive emergency medical care if it is needed.
Submitted by Wendy Wallner, DVM July, 1997
If your vet needs more than your word that you do NOT want your dog treated with this drug, tell your vet to get out their "Handbook of Veterinary Drugs". Every vet has one. Tell them to go to the section on ACEPROMAZINE. In this section (1993ed) There is this section:
"Prolonged effects of the drug may be seen in older animals. Giant breeds, as well as greyhounds, appear quite sensitive to the clinical effects of the drug, yet terrier breeds appear more resistant. Boxer dogs, on the other hand, are predisposed to hypotensive and bradycardic effects of the drug."
This should be enough of a warning for your vet.
Before you take your boxer in for a surgical proceedure, or ask your veterinarian about tranquilizers, there is an important bit of information you need to be aware of.
Please keep in mind that most modern veterinarians do not even use this drug anymore, and that any reasonable vet should have no problem honoring your request to avoid this drug. If your veterinarian insists on using Acepromazine, please consider taking your boxer to another vet.
There is one drug commonly used in anesthetic protocols that should not be used in the Boxer. The drug is Acepromazine, a tranquilizer, which is often used as a preanesthetic agent....
In the Boxer, it tends to cause a problem called first degree heart block, a potentially serious arrhythmia of the heart. It also causes a profound hypotension (severe lowering of the blood pressure) in many Boxers that receive the drug. Recently, on the Veterinary Information Network, a computer network for practicing veterinarians, an announcement was placed in the cardiology section entitled "Acepromazine and Boxers." This described several adverse reactions to the drug in a very short time span at a veterinary teaching hospital. All the adverse reactions were in Boxers. The reactions included collapse, respiratory arrest, and profound bradycardia (slow heart rate, less than 60 beats per minute). The announcement suggested that Acepromazine should not be used in dogs of the Boxer breed because of a breed related sensitivity to the drug.
This drug is the most commonly prescribed tranquilizer in veterinary medicine. It is also used orally and is prescribed for owners who want to tranquilize their dogs for air or car travel. I would strongly recommend that Boxer owners avoid the use of this drug, especially when the dog will be unattended and/or unable to receive emergency medical care if it is needed.
Submitted by Wendy Wallner, DVM July, 1997
If your vet needs more than your word that you do NOT want your dog treated with this drug, tell your vet to get out their "Handbook of Veterinary Drugs". Every vet has one. Tell them to go to the section on ACEPROMAZINE. In this section (1993ed) There is this section:
"Prolonged effects of the drug may be seen in older animals. Giant breeds, as well as greyhounds, appear quite sensitive to the clinical effects of the drug, yet terrier breeds appear more resistant. Boxer dogs, on the other hand, are predisposed to hypotensive and bradycardic effects of the drug."
This should be enough of a warning for your vet.
Sabrina Jay
Boxer Insane
Suggestions
1) Rotate his toys in the crate.
2) When you take him out of his crate, put him on a leash.
This includes potty breaks. You can take him out of his crate (again, keep him leashed), and sit with him on the floor in your living room. (do not allow him to jump on or off the furniture!!)
3) Move his crate to the room you are in at the time. (that way he doesn't feel alone all the time).
Its going to be a L-O-N-G haul, but you MUST keep him from being too active.....or otherwise, you will be in deep trouble!
Good luck and keep us posted.
1) Rotate his toys in the crate.
2) When you take him out of his crate, put him on a leash.
This includes potty breaks. You can take him out of his crate (again, keep him leashed), and sit with him on the floor in your living room. (do not allow him to jump on or off the furniture!!)
3) Move his crate to the room you are in at the time. (that way he doesn't feel alone all the time).
Its going to be a L-O-N-G haul, but you MUST keep him from being too active.....or otherwise, you will be in deep trouble!
Good luck and keep us posted.
Darla Weaver
Boxer Pal
Harley is doing good
:D Harley got his stiches out yesterday. Vet said he looks good. Were half way there
He gets his pin out on March 24 I cant wait. He is getting so big its hard to carry him 22 pounds now. I just wanted to keep you all informed on his condition.
Darla
:D Harley got his stiches out yesterday. Vet said he looks good. Were half way there
He gets his pin out on March 24 I cant wait. He is getting so big its hard to carry him 22 pounds now. I just wanted to keep you all informed on his condition. Darla
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