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Quick Q how long does it take for metacam to work?

usually about 20 mins with ours - if oral - although it varies and can take longer if guts are on slow down etc
 
it does depend on whats wrong -

I have not spotted your other posts so not sure . . .

a vet can give a painkilling injection if needs be . . or sometimes the metacam can take an hour if there is a real gut slow down . .

or maybe the dose is not high enough?? [there is a very wide range of dosage between lowest and highest]
 
As Parsnipbun says, can be up to an hour. If no signs of improvement I would check the dosage with your vet. Usually 0.2ml per kg of bunny.
 
ok - just found your other thread -

it does sound like a kidney issue and that can be very very painful - Damson had a terrible time with his kidney stones, and Bramble with her bladder stones the same. Like a switch marked PAIN had been switche don in their heads - it was awful to see. and so sudden.

depending on weight of rabbit you may want to ask vet about an 'emergency' one off higher metacam dose . .

or ask about alternative painkiller (ketamine or vetergesic) by injection.
 
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