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My dog, Tasha, has been diagnosed with Osteo-arthritis, in her left rear hip/top of leg. She is presently on pain and anti-inflammatory pills. (Apo-Tramadol - 100 mg. 2X/day.). I don't know if you are familiar with the medications I am mentioning,as
Metacam is similar to ibuprofen or naproxen and has both anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties. In general I feel like drugs in this class work better for arthritis than medications that only treat pain like tramadol. Each dog is different, and some dogs need multiple medications to relieve the pain associated with arthritis.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My lab cross 12 year old dog has always had an arthritic left wrist joint. 3 months ago she was put on 5mg of prednisone daily which improved her limp but now she cannot bare weight on that foot first thing in the morning. It gets better throughout t
Hello. You can wean her off the pred onto the Metacam , or you can add additional pain medications such as tramadol or gabapentin. I, personally do not like long-term prednisone because of the possibility of side effects, but even Metacam can cause some issues. Regardless of what you & your veterinarian choose for Sydney, make sure periodic blood work is run to pick up any early signs of problems. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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My 12 year old chihuahua periodically hurts his neck. He must turn it the wrong way or pull it. In the past, my vet has prescribed both Metacam and Gabapentin (not st the same time). They advised I can administer as needed. Which one is better for ne
Metacam is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug which is a powerful pain killer. Gabapentin is also a very good pain killer, but it takes time for it to work and it sedates the dog initially. I suggest you call your vet tomorrow and ask him which one he recommends this time, as depending on the type of pain one or the other can be better.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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For a large 5-1/2 yr. old dog, on Metacam tablets daily, for Osteo-arthritis, what is the expected life expectancy for her, on the Metacam? (She is 5-1/2 yrs. old.) Even with every 6 - 12 month blood exams? Will the Metacam shorten her life?
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! If well-tolerated, the Metacam should not shorten her lifetime. I would recommend you continue to monitor the bloodwork closely to make sure that it is being well tolerated in which case it should not affect her life expectancy. Best of luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Hi there. My dachshund had to go to the vet this past Saturday because of an eye injury sustained at the groomer. The vet prescribed her metacam gir inflammation I'm guessing as well as eye drops. Metacam treatment was once a day with food 7kg dose.
Oral Metacam should be ideally stopped and as a first approach I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
