My lab was 40lbs when she was spayed. The vet prescribed 50mg twice a day. I've used 50mg just for muscular pain after a hard hunting day on her. Recently, the vet prescribed 50mg twice a day for her arthritis. From what I've read, Tramadol is a low side effect pain reliever.
Buzz,
In recent years I've heard more and more not to use antiseptics for deep wounds. Is that correct?
Chuck: The literature currently states that antiseptics such as Betadine or alcohol can be caustic to tissue and delay healing. Most dog wounds, though, would be considered dirty, eg, from a stub , fighting wild hogs, etc. I think benefit outweighs risk and would use an antiseptic trying to kill bacteria in a dirty wound, then rinse with saline or clean water before closing the wound. Just my opinion though.
