I take demerol for chronic pain. As many of you know (who have been here) my MD cut my dose twice in 2 years and then, when it wasn't enough claimed that I'm an addict and that she can't keep increasing my dose. I set her straight (not increased by decreased for 2 years) and she put it up... a few pills a month more.

I was just researching pain meds for my dog. A wealth of information on the vet site... how vets usually use MORPHINE for dogs, or maybe FENTNYL... and they gave how strong doses and comparison doses.... and then, if nothing else, give dogs DEMEROL... though it is not nearly as strong as the other two.

The dosage for dogs? 4 mg per pound per 4 hours. And my doctor won't give ME and HUMAN... for my dog that's 260 mgs every 4 hours.... my MD let's me have 50 mg every 6 hours. So I'm worth less than a dog.

Plus, what on earth is she worrying about, I'm not even at full dose for this med...and there's others more powerful for future when/if I deteriorate?

grrrr or should I say woof woof.