What is Metacam for Dogs?

Metacam for Dogs

Metacam is a medicine for dogs suffering from painful inflammation caused by musculoskeletal conditions, and helps keep pain at a minimal level. By reducing a dog’s pain, its quality of life can dramatically increase. It comes in a number of different forms including an oral suspension and tablets. It is available in a variety of doses, and should be taken as directed by your vet. 

After this treatment has reduced pain and inflammation, dog owners may notice a range of improvements such as increased mobility, energy, and willingness to engage in exercise.Usually an improvement will be noticed in 3 to 4 days.

If your dog is hypersensitive to meloxicam – Metacam’s active ingredient – then this product should be avoided. Metacam very rarely causes the following side effects: vomiting, loss of appetite, kidney failure, apathy, and softening of stools through to diarrhoea. Most of these side effects cease when treatment has been withdrawn.

Metacam should not be used on dogs that are pregnant or lactating, or weigh less than 2kg.

How does Metacam for Dogs work?

Put simply, Metacam stops the chemicals which cause painful inflammation from working, thus preventing swelling from taking place.

Your veterinary surgeon will advise you on a dosage amount. Shake well before use. Metacam comes with a weight graduated syringe for ease of administration. It is recommended that Metacam is always given with food. The medication can be mixed with food or administered directly into the mouth and followed by a meal.

What is Meloxicam?

Meloxicam for dogs

Meloxicam – which is Metacam’s active ingredient – blocks cyclo-oxygenase enzymes which are responsible for producing the prostaglandins which cause pain and inflammation. 

What are the benefits of Metacam for Dogs?

Pain and inflammation of any kind can be debilitating and significantly reduce your dog’s quality of life. Metacam targets inflammatory pain’s root causes, thus helping your dog live its best and happiest life. 

Instructions for Metacam 1.5mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs

When you receive the medication, it’s important to read and understand the dosage instructions. The strength and dose of the medicine will depend on your individual animal’s needs.

Metacam 1.5mg/ml Oral Suspension for Dogs should be taken orally .

It should always be used as directed by your vet.

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How to order Metacam for Dogs?

Metacam for Dogs (Meloxicam) - 1.5mg/ml Oral Suspension is a prescription-only medication, which means you will first need a valid prescription from a vet before your order will be dispatched. You can still add the item to your basket, checkout and pay but we won’t be able to send the order out until we’ve received the prescription.

Start by getting a prescription from a vet and then place your order for the recommended medication. Our team will check the prescription against the item ordered to ensure its suitability. Once this has been approved, your order of Metacam for Dogs will be dispatched from our pharmacy to your chosen delivery method.