Fwd: OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous
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 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
Re: OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous
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
Re: OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous
" I missed this one. What would metacam be prescribed for in cats to begin with? " Bones got it when she broke her back. it's for severe pain and inflammation. Phaewryn PLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/403 - Release Date: 7/28/2006
Re: OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous
My mother has two arthritic cats who take it every other day. Also used post-surgery.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: " I missed this one. What would metacam be prescribed for in cats to begin with? " Bones got it when she broke her back. it's for severe pain and inflammation. PhaewrynPLEASE Adopt a cat from Little Cheetah Cat Rescue!!!http://ucat.us/adopt.html DONATE: We could really use a power saw (for construction), a digital camera (for pictures) and HOMES for CATS! No virus found in this outgoing message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/403 - Release Date: 7/28/2006
Re: OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous
I missed this one. What would metacam be prescribed for in cats to begin with? tBelinda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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 nodeaths 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.pdfSome additional anecdotal information is also available at:http://www.persiancats.org/gridlayout/Unfortunately, some veterinarians have been prescribing Metacam to be usedmultiple 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.comPost Adoptable FeLV/FIV/FIP Cats/Kittens http://adopt.bemikitties.comFeLV Candlelight Service http://bemikitties.com/clsHostDesign4U.com [affordable hosting web design] http://HostDesign4U.comBMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
Re: OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous
It's perscibed for pain. -- 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 BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
OT: Use of Metacam with cats ** Could be very dangerous
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 BMK Designs [non-profit animals websites] http://bmk.bemikitties.com
