Is my dog ok?

Dusty D · 03-30-2007

My dog was run over today and I took him to the vet, who really didn't spend to much time looking him over and told me he was fine aside from a little road rash. She gave him a pain killer and some antibiotics. Once home my little buddy wouldn't lay down and I'm afraid he may have some internal damage. Or maybe he's just shook up. He's a pretty big boxer so he is really strong. Should the pain killer knock him out?

karena k · 03-30-2007

No it should take away the pain. He will probably feel sorer tomorrow. As long as the vet listened to the insides I am sure he will be OK. Just love him and give him sympathy.

Melissa B · 03-30-2007

I would say to take her to another vet. Get a second opinion. I know it will get expensive, but its better then worring about it and if you are second guessing the vet anyway, then you are probably right about it.

shining_pixy · 03-30-2007

Give him the pain killers and get a second oppinion tomorrow. If there are any serious issues I'd report the first vet to the ASPCA for an incomplete check up.

Proud to be 51 · 03-30-2007

Yes, your dog is very shook up. Even if he didn't get hurt it's a terrible experience for your dog. I don't think the pain killers would knock him out, most doggy medicine doesn't do that, but I don't really know. When we gave our dog some pain killers it just made him drowsy, I guess it depends on the medicine, just like human meds. He's sore, and I'm sure he doesn't want to lay down, but if you are worried, I would call the vet's office and ask them about it. Poor dog, I hope he's OK.

Kyp · 03-30-2007

Find another vet asap! They should probably keep him over night to make sure he is ok. I would even take him to emergency care, that vet you took him to needs to be fired. I hope everything works out ok!

barbie1000doll · 03-30-2007

The pain killer might not be strong enough to knock your dog out. Did the vet do xrays? I think if it were me, I would go back or to a different vet and tell them you are concerned that there could be internal damage. It certainly is a possibility that there could be internal damage. Better safe then sorry. I hope your little buddy feels lots better soon.

glenda z · 03-30-2007

The vet must have a reason that they didn't ex-ray your dog. I'd wait a little couple days (max) and if he doesn't get a little more mobile, take him back in and get an ex-ray. My dog was run over a couple of years ago, they ex-rayed him right away because he had a visible wound, a broken leg.