How to help a limping puppy out for a piddle?

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At around 10 this morning, Miles (my 7 yr old Dachshund) was outside playing.  He was under the tree and I called him to come in.  He took a while, which is normal, but when he came out from under the tree, he wouldn't walk on his front left paw.  

We got him to the vet and they sedated him.  My vet felt around and took x-rays.  Luckily there are no broken bones.  She thinks it is a torn ligament.  So, he was medicated today, she gave him the sedative and Profenol (sp?) and a shot of Metcam which he is to take daily for a few days.  

I have tried to take him outside, but he doesn't do anything.  He can't (or won't) walk and just wants to come inside.  I have been giving him water and he had a good bit of dinner.  

He has rested all day and slept for a good bit.  He is now just lying on his pillow staring around (breaks my heart).  

I know his dopiness is most likely from the drugs, but would they cause him to not sleep, or is it because he has rested all day?

Also, and most importantly, how can I get him to have a pee?  Or will he just go when he feels like it?  Like tomorrow morning.  It is midnight here, so he hasn't pee'd in 14 hours.  Should I be concerned?

Sorry it's so long...

brenda · Accepted Answer

I would suggest picking him up, take him outdoors, and sit him down.  If he has been drinking water today, he should need to potty.  (I understand your concern).  If he is not mobile in the morning, call or take him back to vets office.  Hope he recovers fully.  :}

Kara · Answer

First off, what medication did they give your dog?  Was it just a torn ligament or perhaps a snake/bug bite under the fur?  The medication could cause your dog from needing to pee or poop.  

He's just doped up on meds, so I wouldn't worry to much about the not sleeping.  As far as the peeing, try putting down a pee pad (or newspaper) near the door he goes out of, just in case.  Try going for a nice 10 minute walk around the neighborhood, he will be sure to smell something he'll want to mark (be careful since it's midnight).  

If he doesn't pee or poop by or in the morning, call the vet.  And as always if your dog refuses to eat or drink take him to the vet.

Hope that helps.

PitGrl · Answer

It is probably caused by the effects of the medication. If he's doped up its gonna mess with him bad. My poodle, god rest his soul, was placed on medication for arthritis and it really did a number on him. He had to get used to the meds, and one of them kinda made him constipated so we had to give him fiber. I woudln't worry too much, but if he still doesn't pee by the same time tomorrow night; I'd call your vet and ask what you should do cause he may have a stone or something.

Tracy · Answer

the medication is more than likely causing his dopiness.
it might be late for you tor try this...bring him outside (or in the bath tub if you feel more comfortable) and take a wet cloth or cotton ball and rub his lower stomach, this is similar to their mothers licking them to make them go to the washroom when they are young. it might help.

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How to help a limping puppy out for a piddle?

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