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Mixing a steroid with Metacam (An NSAID?)

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Sky-O

Wise Old Thumper
When Badger was prescribed his steroid I was told not to give him his Metacam, which I obviously stopped.

Now, my wonderful little plank Badger found a teeny bit of Metacam (about a drop or less) Rosie had spilled and licked it up :roll:

I don't know what happens if they are mixed. I know its not a giant quantity, but is there anything I should be watching for? Would something of this small amount have an effect? What does happen if you mix them?
 
I doubt that such a tiny amount would be a problem.

The main issues with using a NSAID after giving a corticosteroid is Kidney damage I think :? Aswell as GI tract ulceration :?
 
I agree with Jane. You wouldn't want to give Metacam at the same time as steroids but such a small drop won't do any harm plus it's a one off.
 
Ok, that's cool. I thought it probably wouldn't be a huge deal, but didn't know for sure.

I'd also forgotten I made this thread :roll:

Thanks guys :)
 
Both together increases the risk of stomach ulceration so perhaps if it ever happens again then a dose of zantac would be wise but the teeny bit of metacam would be well and truly absorbed by now. Keep an eye out for very dark poos or any signs of stomach pain for the next 24hrs that could signify an inflamed/ulcerated stomach lining and get her to the vets if any concerns
 
Thanks Marie. He had his steroid a good 14 hours after the metacam, so hopefully having them so separate helped. He's his normal pickle-ish self though, so that's a good thing. I'll keep an eye. Thanks.
 
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