Hi Lance and Ember,
While I've never had a problem with metacam, I refuse it when
possible. When Gribble was first diagnosed as FeLV positive, his fever was very
high, an we neeed an anti-inflammatory. I chose Ketoprofen, and we had good
results. It was used for 5 days.
For pain, I'd suggest buprenorphine (Buprenex) or Tramadol, with my
preference being the buprenorphine, as it is both easy to give, and to adjust
dose-wise. It is often first prescribed at too high (in my opinion) a dose, but
I have good luck with starting at a lower dose and working up to an amount that
makes the cat comfortable but not loopy or groggy. Torb doesn't last very long.
I would avoid steroids in an immune compromised critter, so for me
and FeLV+ Gribble, Prenisolone is out.
Every cat is different, and I'm certainly no Vet, but I hope you
can reach an understanding with your Vet(s) that can keep Ember comfortable and
happy.
All the nest,
Margo
-----Original Message-----
>From: Lance <lini...@fastmail.fm>
>Sent: May 19, 2013 8:58 PM
>To: "felvtalk@felineleukemia.org" <felvtalk@felineleukemia.org>
>Subject: [Felvtalk] metacam and prednisone
>
>Hi all,
>
>I posted recently about my FeLV+ girl, Ember. Since she most likely has (at
>least) a lung tumor, I'm going to get her on pain meds soon, despite the fact
>that most of the differences in her behavior are minor. Our "second opinion"
>vet prescribed metacam, and an oncologist who consulted with Ember's primary
>vet also recommended metacam.
>
>These are smart, experienced folks with lots of education. But, I'm seeing so
>much outcry over metacam online that I'm very reluctant to give it to Ember.
>I'd love to ease any discomfort she might be having, and metacam would be easy
>to give. What are your thoughts on metacam?
>
>I'm also wondering if prednisone might be helpful in reducing any inflammation
>that Ember is dealing with. I know people on the list have used it, but I'm
>concerned about its ability to create low wbc. Ember already has that issue,
>due to being FeLV+. Would folks who have pred experience in FeLV+ cats mind
>posting your experiences?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Lance
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