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Metacam/Loxicom 12 hours apart?

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lilgems91

Mama Doe
Ben was given an injection of 0.18 Loxicom (which I think is Metacam?) last night about half past 10 by the out of hours vet for the pain they think he has gained from his left back leg.

The vet said I am ok to give him more dog Metacam at lunctime today, but just checking that this is ok? He didnt seem THAT rabbit savvy, not awful but not as good as my usual vet.

Ben's normal dosage is 0.7ml one daily.

Thanks :wave:
 
Loxicom and Metacam are the same. They can be given a dose 12 hours apart but the injection is usually stronger and last for 24 hours. I don't think it would harm, but wait until the evening if you're worried.

How is he doing now?
 
Yes, I think I'll wait until later on this evening and then give him some, just to be on the safe side.

He's ok thanks Jenova, not quite himself but so much better than last night! Please keep your fingers crossed that he perks up :(
 
I have been given Loxicom to give to Sootie over the weekend, I was told 0.3mls am and pm, but then Sootie is a mini lop and only 11 weeks old so I think the dosage will go on weight? maybe wrong. I have syringed it to him.
 
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