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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Kirst on May 11, 2008, 22:16:23 PM

Title: Metacam.......
Post by: Kirst on May 11, 2008, 22:16:23 PM

Did I read somewhere on here it can have long term side effects? :scared:

Title: Re: Metacam.......
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on May 12, 2008, 08:25:04 AM

There will be some, but none that I can recall. Metacam is a Non-STeroidal drug, so doesn't have the issues steroids do.

Title: Re: Metacam.......
Post by: Maddiesmum on May 12, 2008, 10:53:02 AM

I may be wrong but I think it can impact on kidney function.  I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong

Title: Re: Metacam.......
Post by: Ela on May 12, 2008, 11:03:01 AM

I  believe there are certain side effects, however this has to be balanced out with the good Metacam can do and the quality of life it can offer a cat.

Title: Re: Metacam.......
Post by: Kirst on May 12, 2008, 11:38:21 AM

Fredcat has arthritis in his shoulder and the Metacam does seem to help an awful lot....................

Title: Re: Metacam.......
Post by: Maddiesmum on May 12, 2008, 11:54:08 AM

My previous cat Dragan had it for his arthritis and it really helped.  Had to give it cautiously though ie not every day

Title: Re: Metacam.......
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on May 12, 2008, 13:36:43 PM

Quote from: Kirst on May 12, 2008, 11:38:21 AM

Fredcat has arthritis in his shoulder and the Metacam does seem to help an awful lot....................

Our Dog was on Metacam for years because of Arthritis, It gave her a new life

Title: Re: Metacam.......
Post by: Mark on May 12, 2008, 13:43:37 PM

Quote from: Maddiesmum on May 12, 2008, 10:53:02 AM

I may be wrong but I think it can impact on kidney function.  I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong

I think it says to be used with caution when there is renal insufficiency. The vet still gave it to Clapton after a dental.

Title: Re: Metacam.......
Post by: Millys Mum on May 12, 2008, 18:52:35 PM

Long term yes it does build up but if he gets that much relief from it you have to think how much quality of life he would have without it.

You could also try a joint supplement, i use Cosequin

Title: Re: Metacam.......
Post by: Kirst on May 12, 2008, 20:46:28 PM

He is certainly much better with it than without...we try to do one day on and one day of , but any more nthan a day off and he is limping badly.

Sadly as he came to us as a stray we have no idea how old he is...............but grey hairs are starting to appear where black used to be!