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Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 7/19/2009


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Hi,
I have a 10year old Dalmation who is about 65 lbs. Recently she has come down with lamness in her back legs and is in lots of pain. Her doctor put her on tramadol 50mg and methocarbamol500 tabs. the tramadol doens't seem to be reliving her pain. I was wondering if Tylenol 3 or Fioricet would help her more..

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Emily -

Did you have radiographs taken to determine why your dog is in pain?  Perhaps another medication is needed to relieve pain - ask your veterinarian for an antiinflammatory such as Rimadyl or Metacam.  Try to find the source of her pain and it will be easier to control her discomfort.

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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

Expertise

General questions about the care and diseases of small animals

Experience

I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years; Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years

Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association American Association of Feline Practitioners Association of Shelter Veterinarians

Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University Extensive CE in Feline Medicine

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