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Metacam dose and other painkillers
- Thread starter weedug
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
So using the DOG Metacam this equates to 0.2-0.4ml/kg/24 hours
There are several other analgesics, some with anti-inflammatory properties - eg Cartrophen
http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Art...t_100mg_ml_Solution_for_Injection/-26936.html
Then there is Vetergesic
http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Alstoe_Ltd/Vetergesic/-48139.html
Torbugesic
http://www.noahcompendium.co.uk/Pfi...1_ACU-_w_v_Solution_for_Injection/-35861.html
Tramadol
http://www.rxlist.com/ultram-drug.htm
Hugo's There
Wise Old Thumper
weedug
Mama Doe
It is for long-term use. Floppy is 1.7 kg, and has been getting 0.4ml of metacam once daily.
His legs are now causing him too much pain on this dose, and I need to sort out something else for him. I'm upping his metacam first, to see if this helps (my vet is fine with this, just forgot to ask the maximum dose).
Pain relief is his only option, other than pts
, and we're not ready for that yet.
Hugo's There
Wise Old Thumper
If we had a bunny that weigh we would go up to 0.3ml 2 x daily. I always think splitting the dose into 2 twelve hour doses always works better then once a day.
weedug
Mama Doe
Thanks for that. I have just started him on the dose you just quoted. If he does OK on this, I might see if it can be reduced.
One problem for Floppy is the extra pain relief will upset his very delicate tummy :roll:
Coineanach
Wise Old Thumper
I agree with Liz to split the dose as I have always found that better for the buns than a single dose.Re: the stomach problems - what is the actual problem? Is it the acid secretions or danger of ulcers? (These are a risk in any bun on long-term NSAID's but obviously those with existing problems will have it worse.) I read a paper a while back about rabbits and omeprazole, the drug used to reduce acid production and prevent ulcers, in humans. I will try and find it for you. I think the omeprazole was done sub-cut though? Or possibly just by injection? If Floppy's problems have nothing to do with that then please just ignore me. :lol:
Lots of nose rubs for your special wee man.
E. Here is the omeprazole link
Coineanach
Wise Old Thumper
weedug
Mama Doe
Found you another one if you like reading medical journals like some weird people (definitely not me) here comparing PPI's. Obviously it will be up to your vet if they can use them and which one to choose, if they are even suitable for Floppy's problems, I may be barking up completely the wrong tree.
Thanks so much for these. I take Omeprazole for my stomach (on long-term NSAID's), and it's great.
Floppy's problem just now is more a sensitive tummy with what he eats. Even without the metacam, I have to be so careful with what he is eating or he gets too many special poops or soft poos, or else his poos are really small and hard. With the extra metacam, things just get worse.
He has had 0.3ml twice a day today, and extra pain relief yesterday, and today has been the first time in a while that he has been wondering about and showing an interest in things. His tummy is already playing up, and his poops are becoming softer.
I am due a delivery of bunny Basics T pellets, biolapsis, Profibre pellets, and something else I can't remember now
. I thought if I try him with these things slowly, then something will help. Apple leaves usually work to bring his tummy back, but I only have a few left.I do wonder if time is maybe running out for him
, but I will do all I can to make him comfortable again.
