My boy Baxter went in for a neuter this morning. The vet said everything went well. They had given him a dose of Metacam after the surgery (around 10:30am) and another dose at 4pm. Since I've taken him home he seems to be in more pain. I understand he's not going to be completely comfortable, but he's acting like a completely different rat. He won't eat unless I hand feed him. If he moves around, he seems to be dragging his back legs rather than using them, but I have seen him use them since the surgery. He's constantly licking the incision spot. He's been laying down on his side and back, which is abnormal for him.
I was told to give him his next dose of metacam the next morning and then the second dose in the evening. But I'm wondering if I should give it to him now? He just seems to be in so much pain and making him wait 7 hours just doesn't seem fair.
I was told to give him his next dose of metacam the next morning and then the second dose in the evening. But I'm wondering if I should give it to him now? He just seems to be in so much pain and making him wait 7 hours just doesn't seem fair.
