Perhaps the tramadol had something to do with it, the 2 together, or neither. I don’t think 1 instance is enough evidence either way.

Yup, Baclofen is it. I wonder if gabapentin might help? It's being used loads in humans and critters these days, including pain control for acute and/or surgical situations, and we know it's been used for nerve pain for ages. It seems like it should be safe, but effectiveness might have to be seen.....

Do they treat spasticity in critters? They can in humans, although I’m having a brain fart on the stuff my client takes…

I’d be concerned about the drastic drop in pee (5-6x to 2x/day), especially with the use of steroids. When I was learning I searched up animal anatomical diagrams and the like to learn where the water balloon of his bladder should have been.

I forgot to see about a bed, but he’ll sleep in any box at all, so I doubt he’ll turn it down. As I recall you tried water with thickener with Pip ages ago, right? Frankly it sounds vile. LoI I can’t help but wonder if he might be ready for plain old water; the last report I saw said there’s no dang...

Funny seeing one of those boxes being used that way. Wonder if Meez would like one? Nobody uses them as litter boxes anymore, and he's SUCH a box kitty!

for the update!

I wouldn't've either!!

I'd try it. Remember Buddy and his spinal cord neuralgia?

:whale: I had a cat, hit by a car, with a broken pelvis, and we had the same concern for poop. I'm glad he finally pooped! Do you know a welder? Maybe a walker might be the way to go with a big dog during healing? Since he'll probably only use it temporarily it may not be worth it to put a lot of mo...

Plus touch may come in handy 1 day if he should lose his hearing.

I guess you've tried gabapentin for that?

Interesting idea.

If you ask me, any movement is good movement early in the game, reflex, intentional, or whatever; a complete paraplegic doesn't necessarily have any of that, so I take it!