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metacam and abscesses

Estelle

Wise Old Thumper
Hobbes had an abscess lanced last thursday and i was given metacam as well as baytril and depocillin. The baytril and depocillin have instructions for how many days to give it to him but the metacam just says 'give one drop daily'
Anyone know how many days he should have it for? I can ring the vets in the morning but i was just wondering if anyone knows what the usual course is? :?
 
Hobbes had an abscess lanced last thursday and i was given metacam as well as baytril and depocillin. The baytril and depocillin have instructions for how many days to give it to him but the metacam just says 'give one drop daily'
Anyone know how many days he should have it for? I can ring the vets in the morning but i was just wondering if anyone knows what the usual course is? :?

Metacam is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory. I would definately keep him on it whilst he is still on the abx ( check this with your vet though as its a prescription med) My Vet has agreed to me giving an anti GI ulcer med (Ranitidine) to anyBun on longterm Metacam as NSAIDS can cause gastric ulceration, particularly if given orally.

Janex
 
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