I know the vet is aware of the danger of this drug. That is why she wanted me to read up on it. At this point I do not know what is causing Juniors lymph nodes to be swollen. I guess I will find out in a few days. I know she will call an oncologist if it proves to be Lymphoma. So we will have a better understanding of what drug choices there are.
I need to serch more in the archives. Although I think I did this a while back. Thanks Sally On 3/17/07, TenHouseCats <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
repost of last year's metacam info ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Belinda <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Jul 25, 2006 10:28 AM Subject: OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org, Feline Lymphoma Group <feline_lymphoma@yahoogroups.com > *This was on the CRF list I'm on and I wanted to pass it on as an FYI:* (http://www.persiancats.org) posted some important safety information regarding the use of Metacam in cats on July 17, 2006. Metacam is associated with a high risk of kidney failure in cats: "The narrow safety margin in cats is reflected in the FDA's Adverse Drug Experience (ADE) reports for Metacam Oral, which summarize drug side effects reported by veterinarians. Of 842 reports for dogs, 19 cases of kidney failure and no deaths were reported. However in 320 cats, 105 cases of kidney failure, 48 deaths and 35 cases resulting in euthanasia have been reported. This clearly indicates that Metacam poses a much greater risk in cats than in dogs." The pdf file, "Metacam Risks in Cats," is available at: http://www.persiancats.org/nss-folder/filefolder/MetacamRisksInCats.pdf Some additional anecdotal information is also available at: http://www.persiancats.org/gridlayout/ Unfortunately, some veterinarians have been prescribing Metacam to be used multiple times after dental procedures and for arthritis even though the manufacturer has discouraged multiple use of the medicine. Only the injectable kind is approved for use with cats, and only once. The oral suspension was not approved for use with cats. I don't think I'd feel comfortable using this ever, just wanted to pass it on as it was being discussed recently -- Belinda happiness is being owned by cats ... Be-Mi-Kitties http://bemikitties.com Post Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.com FeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/cls HostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting & web design] http://HostDesign4U.com <http://hostdesign4u.com/> ------------ BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com -- Spay & Neuter Your Neighbors! Maybe That'll Make The Difference.... MaryChristine AIM / YAHOO: TenHouseCats MSN: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 289856892
