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Metacam for Dogs: AdministrationMETACAM Oral Suspension is easy to use. Whether your dog is a few pounds or 120 pounds, liquid METACAM enables you to give them the most precise dose.
Liquid METACAM is simple to dose for several reasons:
Cost-effective liquid treatment options METACAM Oral Suspension is available in 2 concentrations and 6 different bottle sizes that help owners get the most out of each prescription and keep treatment as economical as possible. How to Administer Metacam to DogsFor large dogsUse the syringe supplied with the 1.5 mg/mL METACAM bottle. This syringe fits directly onto the METACAM bottle and is calibrated in pounds. Draw up the prescribed amount of METACAM into the syringe based on your dog's body weight and dispense either onto your dog's food or directly into his or her mouth.
For dogs less than 10 pounds, administer each dose onto their food, not directly into the mouth. For dogs less than 5 pounds, use the dropper bottle (not the syringe) to measure one drop for each pound of body weight onto their food, not directly into the mouth. For small dogsIf your dog was prescribed the 0.5 mg/mL concentration of METACAM designed specifically for small dogs, you should administer two drops per pound of body weight onto your dog's food directly from the calibrated bottle tip per your veterinarian's instructions. Or, using the measuring syringe, draw up the prescribed amount of METACAM into the syringe based on your dog's body weight. The suspension may then be mixed with your dog's food or placed directly into his or her mouth. For dogs less than 10 pounds, administer each dose onto their food, not directly into the mouth. For dogs less than 1 pound, use the dropper bottle (not the syringe) to measure each dose onto their food, not directly into the mouth. 4 Easy Steps to Dosing Metacam from the Syringe
1. Shake bottle well. Push down and unscrew bottle top. Attach the dosing syringe to the bottle by gently pushing the end onto the top of the bottle.
2. Turn the bottle upside down. Pull the plunger out until the black line on the plunger corresponds to the dog's body weight in pounds.
3. Turn the bottle right way up and with a twisting movement separate the dosing syringe from the bottle. Follow your veterinarian's instructions closely regarding what dose to give and how it should be administered, since this can vary with the weight of the dog. This is especially important for dogs weighing less than 10 pounds.
4. Push the plunger to empty the contents of the syringe. For dogs weighing less than 10 pounds, administer only on the food.
Cost-effective liquid treatment options
METACAM Oral Suspension is available in 2 concentrations and 6 different bottle sizes that help owners get the most out of each prescription and keep treatment as economical as possible. Whether the dog weighs just a few pounds or 120lb, liquid METACAM enables you to give the most precise dose. Unlike pills that may have to be split and could crumble, liquid METACAM fits large dogs, small dogs, and every dog in between! Some veterinarians adjust a dog’s dose of medicine to find the lowest possible dose that still relieves osteoarthritis pain. This also helps each bottle of METACAM last longer, saving dollars for the dog owner. And liquid METACAM makes these pound-by-pound adjustments easier than ordinary pills. Matacam CautionsWhile using Metacam, talk to your veterinarian before giving any other prescription or over-the-counter medications to your pet. Metacam should not be used in the last third of pregnancy or with nursing animals. Don't use in animals with heart, kidney, or liver disease.
Contact the veterinarian if the pet has bloody, black or tarry stools, blood in vomit, swelling or rapid weight gain due to fluid retention, unusual fatigue or weakness, yellowing of the eyes, excessive itching, abdominal pain or tenderness as these symptoms could indicate serious side effects. Warning: Repeated use of meloxicam in cats has been associated with acute renal failure and death. Do not administer additional doses of injectable or oral meloxicam to cats. Before giving your pet any prescription or over the counter medications check with your veterinarian or pharmacist. |