Is it safe to give my dog Metacam and Prednisolone together?

Great question! No, you absolutely CANNOT give a steroid (prednisone) at the same time as a NSAID (Metacam). This is a very big no-no! This can cause huge, life-threatening side effects. He can take a muscle relaxant and/or an opiate along with the steroid. You should also you vet about these medications as they are prescription medications. All these medications work synergistically together. You should also consider acupuncture. It works wonders for these injuries. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

No, it's very dangerous to give an NSAID like Metacam at the same time as a steroid - so I would definitely NOT do this. If you think Romy is painful, I would contact your veterinarian to ask about a different pain medication such as tramadol or gabapentin, which can safely be given with steroids.

The problem I see with these medications is that he is taking a steroid (prednisone) and an a non-steroidal (NSAID) - meloxicam at the same time. It is not recommended those be given together. I suggest you talk to your vet about this issue. ( https://criticalcaredvm.com/a-potentially-lethal-combination/ ) I would be worried about this as this can negatively impact the stomach, kidneys and liver. Your vet needs to decide which one he should be on (the NSAID or the steroid) and stop the other one. Divi should also be given some gastroprotectants to prevent stomach ulceration.

Tramadol and metacam can be given together. They are 2 different drugs with different mechanisms of action and different side effects. Metacam has a very narrow dose whereas tramadol has a wider, safer dose range. Metacam is an NSAID and can cause a variety of side effects, most notably gi ulceration and kidney injury. Dosing of both should be provided by your vet based on your pets health history and bloodwork. Monitoring of bloodwork is very important with metacam use. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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 Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It’s safe to use the prednisone with the dexamethasone shot, they are in the same class of steroids. I would wait more like 5-7 days between the last prednisone and the Rimadyl. Longer if Toby is prone to stomach upset or diarrhea. When used closely together, these two classes of medications can cause bleeding stomach ulcers.

Hello, thank you for your question about Heather. Yes, these two medications are safe to use together. Metoclopramide is a medication that is used to promote motility of the GI tract and decrease acid reflux. Prednisone is a steroid medication that has anti-inflammatory properties among others. Prednisone can potentially cause many side effects, such as stomach upset. I would recommend monitoring Heather closely for any symptoms such as i appearance, vomiting, or dark stools. If any of these are seen please contact your veterinarian. Hope this helps and that Heather feels better!