our specialist has put him on metacam, how long before he improves?? the specialist tells us to bear with it but i hate to see our dog in pain and would tather have him put to sleep than suffer any more. does amyone have any experience with metacam and spondylosis?
2007-01-08 01:30:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
he's only been on metacam 4 days and i think he,s slightly better but not much. he was only 100% diganosed 3 weeks ago and only been in pain about 6 weeks
2007-01-08 01:54:13 · update #1
had an mri scan done today, our dog ahs a tumour as well as spondylosis, not 100% sure yet but i feel he will have to be put to sleep
2007-01-10 06:14:22 · update #2
Pain management would be top priority until you find out and try different treatments. Then your dog and you wouldn't have to deal with the suffering of the pain issue. As far as a future decision to put him to sleep and you are not quite sure about this decsion, I would suggest getting a 2nd opinion from another vet. If both are in agreement, you will be at more at peace if you choose to take their advice and let him go.
I hope that he will improve and that you won't have to decide! Good luck.
2007-01-11 21:08:41 · answer #1 · answered by doglover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Shelty. I would decide upon a time frame, say 10 months. Try all you can- vet and homeopathic remedies. Listen to the opinion of as many specialists and try their advice. If nothing works and he is no better, then you can honestly say you gave him a good chance, and have him put to sleep. it may be the kindest thing. But be aware that there are many other meds and appraoches to this problem, not just the tablet you have been given. Something might work, if only for a year or two
2007-01-12 05:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either metacam or rimadyl. My old giant schnauzer had severe arthritis and within 24 hours of taking rimadyl she was bouncing about like a pup. I have spondylosis and it is flipping agony. I take morphine for mine so I can emphathise with your dog. If the meds don't seem to be having any effect on the pain, go back to the vet and ask about a different medication.
2007-01-08 10:24:12 · answer #3 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dog may never recover and be on special meds for the rest of its days. Of course the specialists would say to bear with it. They get $$$ everytime you return and the meds cost a small fortune. The condition your dog has is quite painful in humans let alone an animal I would bite the bullet and put the dog to sleep. At least you will take comfort on the fact that you did the best for the animal rather than the specialist!
2007-01-08 01:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
metacam is a non steroid anti-inflammatory pain killer..it is excellent and you will see results quite quickly but beware it has to be taken only under vet supervision as there are side effects if any blood in urine take him straight back to the vet..so they can change medication also it should be taken 1 unit per kilo of dog at first for a few days then gradually less and less the vet will tell you the dosage and side effects
2007-01-08 03:36:57 · answer #5 · answered by madison 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is the Metacam working? Has you talked to you vet about other options for meds? There are several pain meds out there for dogs, and many live on them for years and do well.
2007-01-08 01:43:59 · answer #6 · answered by Karla K 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is best answered by your veterinary provider. You need to decide if the quality of life is more important than the quantity..and that's a tough decision when you love your pet. Also, will you be able to afford a lifetime of medical costs for this pet and can you put in the time and energy involved to enure his well-being? It's a big decision and I sympatize with you and wish you the best of luck.
2007-01-08 04:15:42 · answer #7 · answered by uliboo13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree that the dog may never recover.
I recently had to have a pet put to sleep: She was very ill and in a lot of pain. It hurt, a lot. But it was better to let her go, and better for me because I wouldn't have to watch her suffer while I could do nothing.
I'm sorry.
2007-01-08 01:42:21 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋