The Metacam Injection and its generic counterpart, Meloxicam, are prescription medications that are used in dogs and cats. In dogs, the Metacam Injection and Meloxicam are used to alleviate the pain and inflammation of acute and chronic musculo-skeletal disorders and are also used for the reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation following orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries. In cats, the Metacam Injection and Meloxicam are used for the reduction of post-operative pain after ovariohysterctomy and minor soft tissue surgeries. Metacam Injections (Meloxicam) have also been used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain. If you are interested in further researching these medications or in obtaining discount Metacam Injection (Meloxicam) prescriptions, Canadian online pharmacies are an excellent resource.
As with all prescription and non-prescription medications that are available on the pet medicine market, there are some side effects that are linked with the usage of the Metacam Injections (Meloxicam). Some animals may not experience any of these associated side effects when using this medication and other animals may experience one or more of the associated side effects when using this medication. Side effects that are linked with the usage of the Metacam Injections (Meloxicam) as follows: severe allergic reactions, stomach ulcers, intestinal ulcers, intestinal bleeding, dark and tarry stools, vomiting, loss of appetite and peritonitis, which is from intestinal perforation. These side effects have the capability of becoming life threatening to your dog or cat and they can occur suddenly, so you must be on your watch while using Metacam Injections (Meloxicam) in your animals.
If the Metacam Injection is combined with corticosteroids, like cortisone or prednisone, the potential for your dog or cat developing ulcers increases. Also, using aspirin of phenylbutazone with the Metacam Injection will increase the risk of ulcers in your animal as well. Like with other NSAIDs, these medications can cause liver injury through the concomitant elevation of liver enzymes. Blood clotting may also be impaired when the Metacam Injection is used on canines and felines, therefore, cuts and scratches that occur for them after the use of this medication may not have the normal ability to scab and heal. To learn more about this medication, go to online Canada drugs stores.
The Metacam Injections (Meloxicam) should not be used on canines or felines with a known hypersensitivity or allergies to this medication. Animals with a history of bleeding, inflammation or perforation of the stomach or intestinal lining should not be given these medications. Also, animals with low blood pressure, dehydration and puppies who are less than six weeks should also be excluded from being treated with the Metacam Injection. If your dog or cat has current heart failures, liver disease or kidney disease, avoid using either of these injectable medications. You can buy cheap Metacam Injections (Meloxicam) online through any Canadian pharmacy.