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Hi my dog is 35lb. 3 days ago he got into his prescribed metacam (1.5mg/ml) which he has been off of for about 2 weeks. I didn’t realize right away and he has been totally fine until today. I do not know how much he took, maybe 3-4 ml. He is now vomi
Hello. As a general rule of thumb, we will begin to see gastrointestinal problems with Metacam if a dog receives 4-5 times the regular therapeutic dose. In Louis' case, he is just at that point. His gums look to be a nice pink color, but he may still be experiencing a fairly intensive gastroenteritis. He may need some stomach protectants & anti-nausea medication to help him get over this, so please call your veterinarian as soon as you can. He should feel much better once he has some medication to treat his symptoms. I hope Louis is feeling better soon & thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Trick has hip displaysia and lumber spine pain at L 7 he was drinking large amounts of water and was not on metacam have given him metacam last 4 days he drinks 1.4 litr so a whole litre less can I give him something for pain only that's not a anti-i
Poor Trick. He may have been drinking more water because he was uncomfortable. If his gums are still moist and not sticky then he is likely drinking enough water to support the metacam and prevent any kidney or liver damage. If he has to stay on Metacam long term, I highly recommend bloodwork once a year to check on how his body is tolerating the anti-inflammatory. Also, I definitely agree that it is important to keep him comfortable. I would consider getting him on a good joint supplement like cosequin, dasuquin, or duralactin every day to help support his joints. Finally, if he is starting to feel better then you may try to decrease his dose to 1/2 and see if you are still able to keep him comfortable. I hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I gave my 8-pound maltese the proper dose of Metacam last night but gave it to her again this morning about 15 mins ago by mistake. I was told not to give Metacam more than once a day but forgot. /also, I gave her 1 cc of gabapentin 15 mins ago as in
A one time early dose is unlikely to be problematic, but I would recommend that you don’t redose for at least another 24 hours. If she seems comfortable than you can wait for 36 hours and use the gabapentin. Monitor for any signs of nausea, vomiting, or dark tarry stools. These problems usually occur with chronic overdosing not just a one time event, but all dogs respond differently. Best of luck and I hope her pain improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Is Metacam Oral Suspension for dogs okay to give cats? I had a vet give me a bottle for dogs, for my cat - he said it was more concentrated? I’m just hesitant to give my cat anything for dogs. If it’s okay to give, should I adjust the dose lower as i
Meloxicam can be used in cats but with caution. Giving the wrong dose of meloxicam can be very dangerous for cats. The low dose (0.5 mg/ml) formula can be dosed with the provided syringe. In the cat this product is given either as a single one time injection in association with surgery (its FDA approved use) or long term 2-3 times per week (its non-U.S. dose). Long term use of this product in cats is "off label" in the U.S. In my opinion, there is a specific NSAID made for cats called Onsior that would be safer to give.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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hello my border collie is 14 and has had bad hips for 4 years early hours of thursday morning he back end totally went down...vet has proscribed gabapentin ,he has already been on joint supplement and metacam ,would it be safe for him to take both,he
Yes, it is safe to give gabapentin with Metacam and the joint supplement. Gabapentin is a drug that affects the nerves in the brain that are involved with the pain response. It can take up to three weeks before the body is used to the gabapentin and is not affected by drowsiness. The drowsiness is not something you have to worry about, it will go away. Be patient, it will take at least a week , up to three weeks.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
