- Joined
- Jun 24, 2021
- Messages
- 169
Timing Drontal After Spay Surgery + Gabapentin concern.
Hello everyone,
I’m currently caring for a very pregnant stray kitten (about 1 to 1.5 years old) who recently walked into my home. She was spayed yesterday and is recovering well. About three days prior to surgery, she received her rabies vaccination (as required in Illinois). She also needed one topical flea treatment before coming indoors.
The vet provided Drontal to deworm her, and I’d like to give it at the right time to support her healing without overwhelming her system. She is currently on gabapentin for post-surgical pain, and I’m also giving her Staphysagria (homeopathic) under the guidance of Dr. Judy Herman.
She is extremely hungry—which I understand may be due to residual pregnancy hormones and/or worms. My question is:
When would be a safe and holistic time to administer the Drontal—now, or should I wait a few days to allow her body to recover more fully from the spay surgery and anesthesia?
I want to avoid overloading her system while still addressing potential parasites.
She’s currently being treated with gabapentin 100mg every 12 hours, as recommended by the vet for 5 days, and I’m also giving her Staphysagria 200C, three times a day for post-op support (per Dr. Judy Herman’s guidance).
Here’s my concern:
Since starting gabapentin, I’ve noticed what seems like a paradoxical reaction. She has become extremely hyper, restless, vocal, and even more ravenous than before (and she already had an insatiable appetite, likely from pregnancy and/or worms). She hasn’t calmed down at all on gabapentin, and it almost seems to be making things worse rather than better.
I don’t want her to be in pain, but I’m starting to feel that gabapentin may not be sitting well with her system. Today is day 3 post-surgery, and I’m considering stopping the gabapentin to observe her behavior without it. So far I didn’t give the 7 am dose and only gave her the staphysagria and she is actually resting/napping next to me. Phew.
My question is:
Could Staphysagria (200C, 3–4x/day) be sufficient for pain support on its own at this point in her healing process? Or would you recommend tapering off the gabapentin more gradually?
Thank you in advance for your insight—
@Dr. Christina @Dr. Jean Hofve @Dr. Jeff @AnnaH @Dr. Jeff
Hello everyone,
I’m currently caring for a very pregnant stray kitten (about 1 to 1.5 years old) who recently walked into my home. She was spayed yesterday and is recovering well. About three days prior to surgery, she received her rabies vaccination (as required in Illinois). She also needed one topical flea treatment before coming indoors.
The vet provided Drontal to deworm her, and I’d like to give it at the right time to support her healing without overwhelming her system. She is currently on gabapentin for post-surgical pain, and I’m also giving her Staphysagria (homeopathic) under the guidance of Dr. Judy Herman.
She is extremely hungry—which I understand may be due to residual pregnancy hormones and/or worms. My question is:
When would be a safe and holistic time to administer the Drontal—now, or should I wait a few days to allow her body to recover more fully from the spay surgery and anesthesia?I want to avoid overloading her system while still addressing potential parasites.
She’s currently being treated with gabapentin 100mg every 12 hours, as recommended by the vet for 5 days, and I’m also giving her Staphysagria 200C, three times a day for post-op support (per Dr. Judy Herman’s guidance).
Here’s my concern:
Since starting gabapentin, I’ve noticed what seems like a paradoxical reaction. She has become extremely hyper, restless, vocal, and even more ravenous than before (and she already had an insatiable appetite, likely from pregnancy and/or worms). She hasn’t calmed down at all on gabapentin, and it almost seems to be making things worse rather than better.
I don’t want her to be in pain, but I’m starting to feel that gabapentin may not be sitting well with her system. Today is day 3 post-surgery, and I’m considering stopping the gabapentin to observe her behavior without it. So far I didn’t give the 7 am dose and only gave her the staphysagria and she is actually resting/napping next to me. Phew.
My question is:
Could Staphysagria (200C, 3–4x/day) be sufficient for pain support on its own at this point in her healing process? Or would you recommend tapering off the gabapentin more gradually?Thank you in advance for your insight—
@Dr. Christina @Dr. Jean Hofve @Dr. Jeff @AnnaH @Dr. Jeff
