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Title: Metacam FOR CATS yippee!
Post by: Rosella moggy on July 04, 2007, 12:08:08 PM
Our Tom is on Metacam pain killing drops for his arthritis. Just found our today from vet that a version for cats has just been relaesed and they are getting their 1st batch tomorrow. You all prob knew all about it of course but, just in case, thought I'd mention it. I'm so pleased as our boy has been feeling his arthritis more than usual recently which I've put down to bad weather and I am always wary of increasing dose as he is on it long term.
Title: Re: Metacam FOR CATS yippee!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 04, 2007, 22:20:44 PM
Have never used this but I am sure that is  welcome news  ;D
Title: Re: Metacam FOR CATS yippee!
Post by: Millys Mum on July 05, 2007, 11:32:27 AM
Ooo thats good  ;D is it drops? I hope its still honey flavour as Taz loves it  :rofl:

Gill, its welcome because metacam liquid is only licensed for dogs, other cat safe drugs are in an injectable form.
Title: Re: Metacam FOR CATS yippee!
Post by: Millys Mum on July 05, 2007, 12:06:10 PM
Its a third of the strength - 0.5mg/ml - of dog metacam - 1.5mg/ml, which is gonna confuse me drop giving lol
Title: Re: Metacam FOR CATS yippee!
Post by: Rosella moggy on July 05, 2007, 14:04:37 PM
Where did you get info MM as I couldn't find anything on their website and sent them an email. Waiting for reply and collecting new drops tomorow. I too hope it's same flavour as Tom just licks it off his dentabits biccies. It's like a treat for him and will be great to be able to let him have "treats" more often without worrying as much about effects on his kidneys. Is Taz on them for arthritis too?
Title: Re: Metacam FOR CATS yippee!
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on July 05, 2007, 14:31:02 PM
Thats great news.

Although it has always been avaible for cats - you just use the dogs one !!

Metacam is brilliant for arthritis
Title: Re: Metacam FOR CATS yippee!
Post by: swampmaxmum on July 05, 2007, 14:41:40 PM
is it ok with dodgy livers and kidneys?
Title: Re: Metacam FOR CATS yippee!
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on July 05, 2007, 15:05:36 PM
Quote from: swampmaxmum on July 05, 2007, 14:41:40 PM
is it ok with dodgy livers and kidneys?

NO !!
It can lead to kidney problems anway so shouldnt be used it there are problems to start with
Title: Re: Metacam FOR CATS yippee!
Post by: Millys Mum on July 05, 2007, 18:18:53 PM
Its on NOAH http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Boehringer_Ingelheim_Limited/Metacam_0_5_ACY-nbsp_ADs-mg_ml_Oral_Suspension_for_Cats/-40676.html (http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Boehringer_Ingelheim_Limited/Metacam_0_5_ACY-nbsp_ADs-mg_ml_Oral_Suspension_for_Cats/-40676.html)

and also here http://www.vetstreamfelis.co.uk/whatsnew.asp# (http://www.vetstreamfelis.co.uk/whatsnew.asp#)

I bet it works out more expensive than using the doggy one. If it wasnt covered by insurance i'd probably stick with that. I hate being ripped off  :shify:

Taz has it when he has outbreaks with his bladder. Touch wood he's doing ok at the moment  :Luv:
Title: Re: Metacam FOR CATS yippee!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on July 26, 2007, 20:34:50 PM
Vet finally got round to telling me about this tonight, but there is a downside to it - it is 3 times more expensive than the dog one, but 4 times more concentrated (or the other way round!!). Sadly, they have to give the cat one first, so that means more animals are going to miss out due to cost - she was telling me about a dog drug that the same has happened to, it cost £15 for one days worth for a 40kg dog, compared to £2 for the old med.
Title: Re: Metacam FOR CATS yippee!
Post by: Millys Mum on July 27, 2007, 15:10:33 PM
Its a third of the strength so they need more of it.  I guessed it would be alot more expensive! Typical.

I dont like the syringe that comes with it either.