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Reduces Pain and Inflammation associated with Arthritis? |
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Reduces Fever? |
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Reduces Joint Stiffness? |
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Controls Symptoms of Osteoarthritis |
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Additional Benefits | Oral suspension comes with graduated syringe for accuracy | Also relieves pain and inflammation from hip dysplasia | Can also be given to dogs 2 hours before surgery |
What Makes it Different? | Comes in an oral suspension for easy administration | Generic equivalent to Rimadyl, comes in chewable tablet or caplet form | Comes in a flavored chewable tablet for easy administration |
Recommended For? | Dogs (Over 6 months of age) | Dogs (Over 6 weeks of age) | Dogs (7 weeks of age or older) |
Product Type | Oral Suspension | Chewable Tablet | Chewable Tablet |
Usage |
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RX Required |
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How Long does it Take to Work? | Within Hours of Dose | Within Hours of Dose | Within Hours of Dose |
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Ingredients | Meloxicam | Carprofen | Firocoxib |
Does it have long-term side effects? | GI abnormalities (vomiting, soft stools, diarrhea, and inappetance) were the most common adverse reactions associated with the administration of meloxicam. In rare situations, death has been reported as an outcome of the adverse events listed above. Renal failure has been reported as an outcome of repeated oral dosing of cats. | Laboratory studies in anesthetized dogs and clinical field studies have demonstrated that carprofen is well tolerated in dogs after oral administration. | The vast majority of patients with drug related adverse reactions have recovered when the signs are recognized, the drug is withdrawn, and veterinary care, if appropriate, is initiated. Owners should be advised of the importance of periodic follow up for all dogs during administration of any NSAID. |
Cautions | Contact the veterinarian if the pet has bloody, black or tarry stools, blood in vomit, or swelling or rapid weight gain due to fluid retention. Do not us on cats. | Contact the veterinarian if the pet has bloody, black or tarry stools, blood in vomit, or swelling or rapid weight gain due to fluid retention. Do not use on cats. | Do Not Give To Cats |
What are Customers saying Pros | We moved and have a new vet who I asked if she had any ideas for improvement. Within two weeks of her being on Metacam, her whole life has changed. She, by her expression, feels SO much better, tries to bounce along -- still can't walk well -- and is barking and playing like she hasn't in five years!!!! We have a new dog! | My poor old Lady and I share problems getting up and down ... the Novox has really helped her. Wish I could take some! (Just kidding, of course.) It really has made a difference in her mobility - and her disposition. Thanks! | Our 11 year old Beagle was born with a left shoulder, joint deformity. AS she advanced in years, difficulity in walking resulted. Previcox restored normal joint movement and walking in two days. |
What are Customers saying Cons | ...may cause kidney failure. | ...will not take Novox...I don't know if it has a bitter taste..."...may cause kidney failure. | After one day of taking it he started vomiting and had severe diarrhea... |
Vet Recommendations | Metacam is a very effective nonsteroidal anti inflammatory medication that has proven very effective in dogs. I have found it especially useful in very smaller dogs, where it is quite helpful in managing arthritis and pain, as well as helpful in reducing fevers as well. The only occasional side effects I have seen with this product is digestive upset, as well as even rare liver or kidney complications. I give this product an overall ranking of a 4.5 out of 5. | Currently under review | Previcox is another effective prescription nonsteroidal anti inflammatory medication that has found favor among many veterinarians in recent years. Supposedly more friendly on the liver and kidneys than some of the other non steroidal anti inflammatory medications it is especially helpful in managing arthritis and pain in middle age and older dogs. I have only rarely seen digestive tract reactions when using this product. I give this an overall ranking of a 4 out of 5. |