Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 65 lbs
My mature (15yrold) pitbull-mix, is bleeding near the site of one of his old tumors (he had surgery there 2 years ago, and after a few rounds of Palladia he was declared cancer free). He is in pain, and can't get comfortable (moving around every 5 or so minutes). Our doctor is out of the office for another 5 hours. Should we take him to the emergency vet or can he wait? Also, can we give him dyprone (and if so how much) to ease his pain in the interim?
1 Answer
Published on April 9th, 2019
Oh no, poor Simba. I would definitely take him into the ER vet now. I legally cannot recommend giving him any pain medication, so it's best he's treated now by a vet rather than waiting. I hope this helps.
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