CONTACT THE HOSPITAL DURING REGULAR HOURS IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION ABOUT WHAT IS A NORMAL REACTION AND WHAT IS NOT NORMAL. IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, CALL AT ANY TIME!
1. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR PET TO LICK OR SCRATCH EXCESSIVELY AT THE INCISION. Collar if needed.
2. DO NOT ALLOW EXCESSIVE DRINKING OF WATER UPON ARRIVING HOME. CRUSHED ICE IS OKAY.
3. FEED SMALL AMOUNTS OF FOOD DIVIDED OVER THE DAY INSTEAD OF ONE LARGE MEAL.
4. DIET: YOU MAY FEED YOUR REGULAR DIET.
5. SUTURES/STAPLES: INCISIONAL RECHECK IN [10 - 14] DAYS
6. EXERCISE: [ X] RESTRICT TO LEASH WHILE OUTSIDE [ X ] NO JUMPING [ X ] CRATE WHEN AWAY
[ X ] AVOID STAIRS AND SLICK FLOORS [ X ] USE HARNESS OR SLING SUPPORT
RESTRICT ACTIVITY FOR ___10-12___ WEEKS
7. MEDICATION(S): GIVE ALL AS DIRECTED UNTIL GONE
| 1. Cephalexin mg. (# ) |
GIVE _______ Capsules _________ times/day |
| 2. NSAID mg. (# ) |
GIVE _______ Capsules __________ times/day |
| 3. Tramadol 50 mg. (# ) |
GIVE _______ Tablets __________ times/day |
8. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Ice pack for the first 72 hours, 10-15 minutes every 2-6 hours (use a bag of frozen peas).
2. After day 3-5: Hot Compress Incisional Area(s) 2-3 times per day.
3. Keep clean and dry.
4. Normal rectal temperature: 101.5 - 102.5 degrees
5. Sling support as needed.
6. Weight loss of _________ pounds. DIET FOOD______________
FENTANYL TRANSDERMAL PATCH
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