[kahula]

Originally Posted by RUSTYcat

I don't want to add to your distress.

I DO want to make sure that you're aware that the drug Metacam is NOT licensed for oral prescription in Canada. It is authorized for a one-time use ONLY by injection (usually pre-surgery)

Metacam Oral Suspension Caution
Not approved for use in cats.
http://www.drugs.com/vet/metacam-ora...nsion-can.html

Here are some references.....
http://www.metacamkills.com/
http://www.persiancats.org/medicalalerts/ (1/2 way down)

"Unfortunately meloxicam (metacam) is nephrotoxic, i.e. toxic to the kidneys. In fact, it can cause permanent damage to the kidneys (papillary necrosis), with the result that a number of cats seem to have developed acute or chronic renal failure after taking meloxicam." http://www.felinecrf.org/causes_of_crf.htm#metacam

Thanks soo much, I will be taking this up with my vet tomorrow, I just wish I would have read this an hour ago I wouldn't have given her a dose today. I even rejected the vet when she advised the metacam but she pushed until I finally agreed. Stupid me.