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5-lb dog taking long time to recover post-dental

Joanne

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1. Your pet's name: Tippy
2. Approximate age: 12
3. Sex: Female
4. Neutering status: Spayed
5. Breed: Chihuahua
6. Approximate weight: 5lbs.
7. What's their BEAM (behavior, energy, appetite, mood): Low
8. Diet: Freeze-dried raw
9. Vaccination history / exposure to toxins, other medication: Last vax was rabies in August 2020
10. Primary problem, when it began and if there was anything else happening around that time: Tippy had dental surgery this morning. She is still very weak as of 8pm.
11. Is the condition better or worse from exercise, heat, cold, time of day, certain foods, emotional upset, being touched, excitement, etc?: N/A
12. Has any diagnostic work been done? Diagnosis if available (you can attach your diagnostic tests to the post if you have them.): Yes
13. Current and previous treatment. Meds that were administered by vet; nothing administered by us at home yet
14. Other health concerns. No

Tippy had dental surgery today and is still very lethargic and weak. The doctor called at 11:30am to let us know she was finished with the surgery. As of 8pm, she's quite out of it, not super stable, not responding to us calling her name. Back end is down like she's going to just fall back on it. We have Arnica 10m for pain/gum healing, but I'm wondering if there is something else that can help her recover quicker?

Thank you in advance!
 

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For reference, attached is the receipt from the vet showing a breakdown of the dental procedure today. And here is a picture of her gait as of a few minutes ago.

Tagging @Dr. Jeff @Dr. Christina

Thank you!

Tippy Post-Dental.jpg
 

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Dr. Jeff

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I'm sorry to hear about Tippy's slow recovery.
We have Arnica 10m for pain/gum healing, but I'm wondering if there is something else that can help her recover quicker?
If you haven't already given the Arnica, you may find that it also can help speed her recovery.
 

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Thanks, Dr. Jeff! Would it be the 10/Q-tip?

Is it "normal" for recovery to take this long (knowing every dog is different)? At what point would it be an "emergent" situation if she isn't recovering?
 

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Please let us know any other changes if the Arnica does not help her rebound.
Things like changes in appetite, thirst, preference for heat or cold (especially if it is a change), more or less interactive/wanting cuddling, etc.

Then we may suggest a different homeopathic medicine.

Dr. Christina
 

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Please let us know any other changes if the Arnica does not help her rebound.
Things like changes in appetite, thirst, preference for heat or cold (especially if it is a change), more or less interactive/wanting cuddling, etc.

Then we may suggest a different homeopathic medicine.

Dr. Christina
Many thanks, Dr. Christina and Dr. Jeff! The Arnica worked like a charm. Within about 15 minutes her BEAM was notably better. We've continued to dose her a few times a day for pain/healing. How long should we continue this for?

Also, is there a detox protocol for the anesthesia and the metacam she was administered during the surgery? I know that metacam can affect older dogs like Tippy.

Thank you!
 

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Wonderful.
I would stop the Arnica now. Start up again if the BEAM goes down at all.
the best detox is good living - the freshest food, mental and physical exercise, brushing, massage, any energy healing methods you have learned, love, positive thinking.

Dr Christina
 

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Wonderful.
I would stop the Arnica now. Start up again if the BEAM goes down at all.
the best detox is good living - the freshest food, mental and physical exercise, brushing, massage, any energy healing methods you have learned, love, positive thinking.

Dr Christina
Thank you very much Dr Christina. We love our dogs and spend much time with them.
 

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