We all think of the wellness of the pets and do not want to see them in pain. Hough the dogs and cats cannot express their pain as human beings, we can yet know that they are in trouble as they may show restlessness. Once the pets show signs of acute pain, it could be a form of Arthritis and it is better to take it to a specialist. There are many pain relieving drugs that gives the pets some relief from the pains. Of the analgesics or pain relieving pills, Metacam is widely used.
Metacam is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is got through prescription only.
Metacam, which helps in controlling the pain and improving the effect of surgery or disease, contains active ingredient meloxicam. Metacam has been proved to be effective against fever and also in relieving pain and inflammation. However, one should have to be careful against the side effects that come with the drug. Metacam can affect the functioning of the kidney and liver.
Animals that have been given Metcam may also develop certain side effects. Some animals which are administered are known to develop stomach problems, intestinal bleeding vomiting, loss of appetite, ulcers in the intestine and dark stools. This drug should never be used in animals that have allergies to the drug and is also advised against using it in animals that are hypersensitive as these drugs can cause serious life threatening side effects in these types of animals.
The Veterinary doctor will not give Metacam for animals that have a history of bleeding, inflammation, perforation of stomach, animals having dehydration, intestinal mucosa and low blood pressure. It is also not prescribed for puppies that are less than six weeks of age.
Though this drug will not interact with other medicines, it is always better to see if other drugs that your pet is given interacts with meloxicam, including corticosteroids, aspirin and ACE-inhibitors like enalapril, quinapril and benazepril.
Some facts about Metacam
Brand Name (s)
Metacam (Merial)
What is the use of Metacam?
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Metacam is widely administered to dogs. The drug is helps in relieving pain and inflammation due to acute It is indicated for the treatment of pain and inflammation as a result of acute and constant musculoskeletal disorders like arthropathy, soft tissue injuries and disco-spondylosis.
Availability of Metacam
The drug is only got through prescription. It is available in plastic squeeze dropper bottles which has a measuring syringe.
How to use Metacam?
The bottle should be shook well before use. The normal initial dosage is 0.1mg/lb. After this, a dosage of 0.05mg/lb should be given once a day. Once the medication has been started, it is better to check the kidney and liver functions.