The Side Effects of Metacam for Dogs
Metacam for Dogs also known as meloxicam, is an anti- inflammatory medicine prescribed for dogs in case of excessive pain from arthritis, infections, cancer and post surgery pains.
This medicine can lower the dog’s pain and lower their temperature without losing their consciousness. The medicine is known for its great relief treatment but does not come without side effects. Some of the major side effects of this medicine are:
Loss of appetite: Your dog may not be eating as they do on regular days. The medicine may kill the hunger in your dog, hence you need to take special care to give them something in liquid to get them on their feet and have some energy.
Vomiting: Vomiting is yet another side effect of this medicine and one should not be alarmed to see your dog throwing up all the time. But in case if the dog is loosing consciousness you must rush him to the doctor.
Lethargy: This is the most common system which can be the side effects of most of the medicines. Some medicines are prescribed purposefully so that the dog may feel sleepy all the time, and this leads to his taking rest the whole day.
These might be some of the minor side effects of this medicine. But sometimes the major side effects can attack your dog, and one should know it before it’s too late.
- Abnormal bleeding – the medicine can hinder the clotting of blood which results in excessive bleeding in dogs.
- Kidney damage – may already accelerate kidney functional damages which might have been existed before.
- Liver Cancer – Liver cancer is yet another great concern of the side effects of this medication.
- Heart disorders – lack of oxygen can result in heart problems which make result in death or further serious complications.
This however is the most effective medicines when it comes to treating excessive pains. But before you can treat your dog yourself, it is important that you take him to a nice vet and get him checked. The doctor will know what the physical condition of your dog is, and then will only prescribe him medicines. The advantage of taking the medicine after the doctor’s recommendation is that it is safer and also because the doctor knows the physical condition of your dog.
Dogs which should not be given this medicine are:
- Dogs with kidney health problems
- Old aged dogs
- Dogs with excessive liver problems
- Dogs taking aspirin as medication
- Dogs taking steroids as medication
- Dogs with cancer
it is a must to get your dog checked before any medication is given to him. Dogs are just like humans and need the exact care and attention like any human being does. Thus it is imperative to make sure that your pet is safe when he is taking his medications. Excessive dosage on drug should not be given apart from what is prescribed by the doctor.
The medicine is widely available at all dog drug store.
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