Metacam Reviews

This is great information my baby 12 yr old shepard has gone spinal problems and has just finshed first botle of metacam, he has lost his back legs just gone twice in past three days I am devastated I adore him. His appetite is not great but never was still loves gravy bone,trip stick. He amazes me sometimes canot get back legs to stay still, but can still chase me like young pup,I cannot get him a cart for legs love him to much & respect him. The thought of him not here crushes me, I cried all day when vet confirmed my fear, He wanted em to tell him why I am sad I could not tell him.Enjoying our last few ? together loyal true friend I love so much xx

I've just started giving my 13-year-old cat Metacam for arthritis in her knee. She has improved slightly, but I'm very nervous about the side effects, particularly with regard to damage to her kidneys. Does anyone know of any safe alternatives? Has anyone tried acupuncture?

My cat was given oral suspension metacam for pain relief following dental surgery. She had pre op blood tests and there was no sign of kidney problems. 3 months later I'm told she now HAS kidney disease which I have since found out Metacam can cause in cats.

There are plenty of other options for pain relief in cats so I would NEVER take the risk. (I've given 1 star because I couldn't give less).

Please be VERY careful before allowing your cat to have this drug. My elderly cat was given Metacam as an injection (alongside an antibiotic) to ease the symptoms of a heavy cold and within 10 days was in chronic renal failure. He died six days later after all attempts to stabilise him had failed. I have subsequently learned that ...  Read the complete review

Metacam is an oral suspension non steroid anti inflamatary for dogs. It is used to reduce the swelling, inflamation and pain in muscular skeletal disorders. This medication contains meloxicam and sodium benzoate so is unsuitable for dogs who are allergict to these ingredients, it has also never been used on a pregnant, lactating or a ...  Read the complete review

My old lab suffered arthritus and the vet suggested she be put down but we tried her on Metacam and it gave her a new lease of life. In combination with Hiprite she lived an extra 2 years and ran round like a young dog again. My current dog, a 9 stone Anatolian shepherd is now in the same state, limping heavily with stiff joints and he started on ...  Read the complete review

My seven year old Golden mix tore something yet to be diagnosed in her knee and was prescribed Metacam by the emergency vet yesterday a Saturday. I want her off of it ASAP. It has changed her behavior and personality in a frightening way. She is very lethargic, confused and has no appetite. There must be some other pain medication that doesn't ...  Read the complete review

Between my family we look after 6 dogs and when one family member is working, we all step in to make sure all 6 dogs are fed and walked. My parents dog Moby underwent surgery last year to have his front left leg amputated due to a tumour which was growing in it. Since then, his recovery has been amazing but it is a very slow process of building ...  Read the complete review

One of my dogs is very ill at the moment. An x-ray showed that she had undergone massive changes to the vertebrae in the middle of her spine. She either had a tumour or osteomyelitis – an infection which occurs within the bone structure. As time has gone on it seems more likely that she has osteomyelitis, but over the last few months she has ...  Read the complete review

Unsafe - Advantages: none - Disadvantages: causes kidney failure in cats