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buttonsmom · 07-06-2013, 07:05 AM

has anyone used metacam and if so how did your baby do with it?

Lovetodream88 · 07-06-2013, 07:07 AM

Callie used it two different times and did ok on it. She has the best gag reflex though so giving her liquid can sometimes really suck when she gags it back up and in your face lol

buttonsmom · 07-06-2013, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Callie used it two different times and did ok on it. She has the best gag reflex though so giving her liquid can sometimes really suck when she gags it back up and in your face lol

I know, Buttons doesnt like to take anything! I dont oif I need to give her any..she doesnt really seem to be in pain but i really cant tell. I know all she wants is someone rubbing her.

cindersellie · 07-06-2013, 07:19 AM

Mine was on it after her spay for a week. She was pain free, sleepy, and just didn't seem herself. She had to sit on my foot to eat, be beside me all the time- extra clingy. Mine also was showing pain- she whimpered A LOT when we held her during the 1st 24 to 48 hrs. She did let me brush her without biting the brush, which was nice!!

If she's ok, then don't give it, IMO.

buttonsmom · 07-06-2013, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cindersellie

Mine was on it after her spay for a week. She was pain free, sleepy, and just didn't seem herself. She had to sit on my foot to eat, be beside me all the time- extra clingy. She did let me brush her without biting the brush, which was nice!!

Are you having something strange going on?

no she acts better than i thought she would...i was going to give her a dose just in case she was having discomfort, but she doesnt really seem to be hurting. I hesitate because after she got her shots a few weeks ago, i gave her a baby asprin like the doctor told me and it didnt agree with her tummy...sooo i dont know about giving her this. If she starts acting weird like she is hurting i probably will give it to her. I just like to hear if other folks have used it and how their babies handled it.

Lovetodream88 · 07-06-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by buttonsmom

I know, Buttons doesnt like to take anything! I dont oif I need to give her any..she doesnt really seem to be in pain but i really cant tell. I know all she wants is someone rubbing her.

Dogs are extremely good at hiding pain.

cindersellie · 07-06-2013, 07:24 AM

I edited my post like 5 times-LOL! If she's ok without it, I'd not give it.

Lovetodream88 · 07-06-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by buttonsmom

no she acts better than i thought she would...i was going to give her a dose just in case she was having discomfort, but she doesnt really seem to be hurting. I hesitate because after she got her shots a few weeks ago, i gave her a baby asprin like the doctor told me and it didnt agree with her tummy...sooo i dont know about giving her this. If she starts acting weird like she is hurting i probably will give it to her. I just like to hear if other folks have used it and how their babies handled it.

Aspirin is extremely hard on the stomach and can cause bleeding issues my vet said most vets are trying to stay away from telling people to give aspirin for those reasons.

cindersellie · 07-06-2013, 07:26 AM

I only kept mine on it for 5 days, then she seemed pain free on her own. I was giving it soon as she woke, then slowly made the time I gave her some later and later. She seemed ok without it, so I didn't give it to her. I would have at any moment if she seemed to be in pain.

cindersellie · 07-06-2013, 07:29 AM

If you have Metacam, use that, not baby aspirin. I'd still just use as needed.

Ellie May · 07-06-2013, 07:52 AM

This is used all the time.
Aspirin is very irritating to dogs and shoud not be used.

She is in pain whether showing it or not. The med should be given.

cindersellie · 07-06-2013, 08:04 AM

Can I ask why she's on Metacam? I didn't see if she was on it for a spay or not. Thought I should ask, in hind sight.

Lovetodream88 · 07-06-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

This is used all the time.
Aspirin is very irritating to dogs and shoud not be used.

She is in pain whether showing it or not. The med should be given.

She knows her stuff I would trust her!

Quadraphinic · 07-08-2013, 03:06 PM

My old Yorkie Megan was on it for a brief period, she did well. Metacam is liquid version of Meloxicam, which is a anti inflammatory used by humans, I was on it for arthritis for 2 years. If she is fine without it then I wouldn't bother, but if unsure use for a couple of days.
Cheers Quad

07-06-2013, 07:05 AM	#1
buttonsmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Duplin County, North Carolina Posts: 90	pain med has anyone used metacam and if so how did your baby do with it? __________________ Buttonsmom

07-06-2013, 07:07 AM	#2
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,248	Callie used it two different times and did ok on it. She has the best gag reflex though so giving her liquid can sometimes really suck when she gags it back up and in your face lol __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

07-06-2013, 07:19 AM	#4
cindersellie Tiny♥HoldsLotsOfLove Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,998	Mine was on it after her spay for a week. She was pain free, sleepy, and just didn't seem herself. She had to sit on my foot to eat, be beside me all the time- extra clingy. Mine also was showing pain- she whimpered A LOT when we held her during the 1st 24 to 48 hrs. She did let me brush her without biting the brush, which was nice!! If she's ok, then don't give it, IMO. __________________ Owned by Cinders Last edited by cindersellie; 07-06-2013 at 07:23 AM.

07-06-2013, 07:24 AM	#7
cindersellie Tiny♥HoldsLotsOfLove Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,998	I edited my post like 5 times-LOL! If she's ok without it, I'd not give it. __________________ Owned by Cinders

07-06-2013, 07:26 AM	#9
cindersellie Tiny♥HoldsLotsOfLove Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,998	I only kept mine on it for 5 days, then she seemed pain free on her own. I was giving it soon as she woke, then slowly made the time I gave her some later and later. She seemed ok without it, so I didn't give it to her. I would have at any moment if she seemed to be in pain. __________________ Owned by Cinders

07-06-2013, 07:29 AM	#10
cindersellie Tiny♥HoldsLotsOfLove Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,998	If you have Metacam, use that, not baby aspirin. I'd still just use as needed. __________________ Owned by Cinders

07-06-2013, 07:52 AM	#11
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	This is used all the time. Aspirin is very irritating to dogs and shoud not be used. She is in pain whether showing it or not. The med should be given. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-06-2013, 08:04 AM	#12
cindersellie Tiny♥HoldsLotsOfLove Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,998	Can I ask why she's on Metacam? I didn't see if she was on it for a spay or not. Thought I should ask, in hind sight. __________________ Owned by Cinders Last edited by cindersellie; 07-06-2013 at 08:05 AM.

07-08-2013, 03:06 PM	#14
Quadraphinic YT Addict Join Date: May 2013 Location: Saint Marys, Ga Posts: 494	My old Yorkie Megan was on it for a brief period, she did well. Metacam is liquid version of Meloxicam, which is a anti inflammatory used by humans, I was on it for arthritis for 2 years. If she is fine without it then I wouldn't bother, but if unsure use for a couple of days. Cheers Quad