Re: Bandy and metacam

[Nina]

I wish I could be of more help here Kerry.  I do know that a friend of mine has a Setter that is in extreme pain and she was told that metacam was a safer and more effective treatment for inflammation than Rimadyl.  I also just did some research for a pain med called Buprenex, (I've pasted links for info about it).  From what I've heard about the IR and spiking temp side effect, there's no way to tell before hand who will experience it.  Sending prayers, Here's another site that is more specific about what Buprenex is and does: "synthetic opiate that binds to opiate receptors and stimulates them. It is similar to one of the original opiates, morphine"  http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/buprenorphine-buprenex/page1.aspx Here's one with side effects and interactions with other drugs: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=2182 <http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=2182> Nina Kerry Roach wrote: Bandy's vet wants to give him metacam for the leg problem..I remember we all discussed this last year..I need any more info you all have on the metacam.  Also, have any of you used it with immuno-regulin...?? I received the IR today, but I am not sure when we are going to start it..as we are a little concerned about the temporary rise in temp. following the treatment...OR do some kitties not have a rise in temp following the treatment?  He went in for an exam on Tues and got some more fluids...He is eating on his own.  That leg is really causing him a problem though...He really can't walk on it..So I think the metacam might help with the pain and inflammation and his fevers, too.. Also, I asked if we could put him on medicine for bone infection since it won't show up on xray all the time..so he is on 2cc twice daily of clindamycin..for 10 days. Any info is appreciated, Kerry and Bandy Yahoo! Sports Fantasy Football ’06 - Go with the leader. Start your league today!