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Can gabapentin and metacam be used together? My cat is 9lbs 19yr old and was prescribed one drug per different vet. Hes still in pain with only gabap.
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My 13 year old cat had xrays last Friday and diagnosed with Osteoarthritis. Her symptoms are just a hobble in the left front shoulder area when she walks - nothing more, she is as agile as a kitten, climbs stairs, runs, eats, grooms, is playful etc
Hi thank you for using Boop by Petco. Osteoarthritis is unfortunately a common issue as pets get older you may want to discuss with your veterinarian adding supplements to Ebony's food such as Xhosa Quinn for cats, and possibly Fish oil. These will not be a miracle cure but over the course of months can help decrease pain and inflammation in her joints. Medicate them is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory's which can help some with pain but is not going to cure the issue. Unfortunately and cats we are somewhat limited to medications that we can try because of their unique physiology and metabolism but be sure to let your veterinarian know if you feel the medication is not working or how well it is working and they can help formulate a Plan to get Evan a comfortable again. And some pets physical therapy as an option and may help also while we do want her to exercise and be active try to limit her jumping up-and-down on furniture or potentially limit climbing areas as well as that may fu
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My cat was neutered last week and I was told to give her Metacam everyday, the vet said it must be 24 hours so anytime after two o’clock today somehow very stupid of me maybe I was half awake, I accidentally Read the time wrong and gave her her medi
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My 12.5 year old Siamese just had a full mouth dental done on July 31/19. I’ve basically wasted all 3 of the metacam syringes, trying to administer them. She won’t open her mouth for me, she backs away and licks her lips. I’ve tried putting it on her
Hello. You will need to get just a little bit tough with Pookie. You need to scruff her & tilt her head back so that her nose is pointed straight up. This will actually relax her jaw a bit where you can introduce the syringe into the side of her mouth. Drip the Metacam in & then praise her well. This is sometimes the only way I can medicate my own cats. Hope this helps & thanks for using Boop by Petco.
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