Metacam Complications in Dogs

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Tip 1 - Metacam - Joint Pain Medication For Dogs - 1800PetMeds

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by matthew montgomery | permalink

Metacam is an injectable medication (NSAID) used to treat joint pain and inflammation in dogs. Metacam can be given orally or mixed into your dog's food, and the dose will vary depending on your dog's weight.

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Tip 2 - Meloxicam (Generic Equivalent to Metacam) - 1800PetMeds

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by gazerbeams | permalink

Meloxicam is a generic equivalent to Metacam and is available in 7.5 mg tablets. Meloxicam is a prescription pet medication used to help reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation of the joints. Save on Meloxicam whern you by from PetMeds.

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Tip 3 - What are the Side Effects of Metacam in Dogs? | eHow

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by madeline russell | permalink

Meloxicam, or Metacam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug useful in the treatment of pain and inflammation in dogs with osteoarthritis. Most dogs that receive this prescription medication from their veterinarian will take it for life to help with mobility issues. Metacam has possible common and severe side effects that need monitoring to...

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Tip 4 - Metacam Injection - FDA prescribing information, side effects and uses

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tanios Khoury | permalink

Metacam Injection official prescribing information for healthcare professionals. Includes: indications, dosage, adverse reactions, pharmacology and more.
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Tip 5 - I suspect Metacam side effects--other option(s)?

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Florian GAZAN | permalink

I posted a few days ago about starting my 14-year-old Husky-Shepherd, Wolfy, on meloxicam (Metacam) for his hip arthritis. He had been on Previcox for quite some time. I started the meloxicam on Thursday, and I could see strong improvement Saturday and Sunday. Then this morning he was off balance, s...
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