From:
Ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2005-02-19 22:01:24 UTC
Subject: Metacam and Pred Re: [ferrethealth] Digest 19 Feb 2005 04:40:53 -0000 Issue 925
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <1ea.36e0e10a.2f491134@aol.com>
In a message dated 02/18/05 11:41:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ferrethealth-digest-help@smartgroups.com writes:
>I would skip the metacam if she's on pred. They can't be used together.
>(risk of ulcers)
Could you please provide documentation of this statement? I've never heard
that metacam and pred can't be used together. I don't believe my vet is
aware of this either.
I would certainly hope that your vet is aware of it. Metacam is a
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and as such when used with steroids causes a greatly
increased risk of gastrointestinal side effects such as severe ulceration. They
*can* be used together, but with caution and I would highly recommend the use
of stomach protectants and acid reducers if they are going to be used together.
Dr. Ruth
********************************************
Puppies kiss better than most people.