Puppy acting weird after neuter surgery and tramadol. Is it normal?

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Hi. My 7 month old puppy just had his neutering surgery 3 days ago. He was initially given rimadyl for his pain, but today it was not helping. I called the vet and was given tramadol 50mg as his pain medicine. They scored the tablets into 3rds. I gave him what looked like a 18-20mg dose 4 hours ago & it knocked him out completely. He has been sleeping nonstop and when awake he has very poor motor function (can stand but cannot walk). He weighs 10 lbs & did not eat his dinner. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | neutered | 7 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

The dosage is fine, but it is a strong medications and these side effects are considered normal. Try not giving it more than once a day for now, next time he takes it the side effects will not be as bad.

Puppy acting weird after neuter surgery and tramadol. Is it normal?

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