How to help my dog with an inoperable tumor in pain and not eating?

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My dog has a tumor by his buttocks its not operable have an appointment with oncologist but hes still in so much pain... what more can i do for his pain? He is not eating either what can i do to help that also? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | 9 years and 6 months old | 95 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. Your vet should be able to prescribe several medications to help with Ozzy's pain including: Gabapentin, Tramadol (mild pain control in many cases), Fentanyl patch, Rimadyl (NSAID, for pain) or even Hydromorphone (if severe). He may not be eating due to the pain, so its important to get him something prescribed as soon as possible. A simple phone call should be able to get him the pain medication he needs. We call this palliative care (keeping the pet comfortable) when dealing with inoperable cancerous masses. Until then, you can try offering him some plain boiled chicken or lean ground turkey and white rice OR canned baby food (meat/vegetables) to hopefully entice him to eat something. I DO NOT recommend any over the counter human pain medication as these can be very toxic to pets causing acute liver or kidney failure. I do hope that Ozzy's pain can be managed well soon! Best wishes and take care.

How to help my dog with an inoperable tumor in pain and not eating?

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