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Old 10-06-2009, 09:22 PM
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Re: Metacam

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Chance has been given Metacam after her recent Op to pin her broken leg. When the first bottle ran out, she really suffered and we realised she was in need of the pain relief it brought. I bought another bottle and she has immediately settled back down.

I'm now halving the recommended amount as I don't want to run out again and leave her dry. So far she seems fine on this lower amount but I'm wondering how long it is safe to give such a solution? It will be three weeks last Monday since she started on it.
Oscar was on it for about 3 months. He suffered no side affects, and had regular blood tests. His last blood tests showed were all within normal range.
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Old 10-06-2009, 09:33 PM
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Re: Metacam

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Chance has been given Metacam after her recent Op to pin her broken leg. When the first bottle ran out, she really suffered and we realised she was in need of the pain relief it brought. I bought another bottle and she has immediately settled back down.

I'm now halving the recommended amount as I don't want to run out again and leave her dry. So far she seems fine on this lower amount but I'm wondering how long it is safe to give such a solution? It will be three weeks last Monday since she started on it.
I think a lot of people have their dogs on it for years, it's not ideal but I don't think many dogs suffer any ill effects
NOAH Compendium of Animal Medicines: Metacam 1.5 mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs - Contra-indications, warnings, etc
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