| Kathey - I asked the vet about strong analgesia, and she said that there's not much around. She said aspirin can be used but she didn't give me a doggy dose. A friend of mine had a dog who had a painful procedure done, and the dog was put on a short course of capadex (also known as paradex and digesic in Australia). If you have any of this lying around the house it might be worth a thought. I guess if it's so bad that you're calling the vet out to do the deed, you really don't have to worry about safe dosages. I think my friend was told to give half to one cap, so for a final pain relief dose I'd be thinking about two to three. My lollopylegs has gone to stay with my ex (whose dog she originally was) for a final visit this weekend - the house is mighty quiet.
Nic. |