This site has been
created to educate the public on the dangers of Metacam and its
usage in cats.
If you decide / decided not to use Metacam please let me know....Contact Me.
4/8/2009 A
Comment from Dave & PB
If you're reading this ..I'm sorry for you and your pet.
I've been noticing more and more questions, stories, etc. over the past few
months.
I don't know if vets are prescribing this medication more or more animals are
having reactions.
If your animal
has been hurt by this medication.. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD..
Make sure your veterinarian puts a note in/on your file.. NO METACAM !!!!
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Dealing with Adverse Reactions to Metacam
If you believe your cat has developed renal failure as a result of using Metacam, you should report this to the manufacturer. The number to call is 816-233-4459.
Most cats who suffer renal failure as a result of using Metacam are suffering from acute renal failure (ARF) and their bloodwork may be extremely high, with creatinine often in the high teens. Do not give up hope! Acute renal failure is difficult to treat, but not impossible: an aggressive treatment plan should see those numbers dramatically reduce in most cases, so don't opt for euthanasia immediately.
A treatment program which includes 4-5 days of IV fluid therapy (hospitalisation), followed by 4-6 weeks of sub-Q fluids at home, is often recommended by the manufacturers, but talk to them and see what they suggest for your cat. I would also suggest that you ask the manufacturers to pay your veterinary costs - I know they have done this for some people, although they have not necessarily paid the full costs.
You should also make a report to the Food & Drug Administration. Apparently the manufacturers are not obliged to report any cases of renal failure to the FDA because renal failure is already listed in the package insert as a possible side effect (see the link below). But I believe it is very important for the FDA to be fully aware of the scale of the problem.
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What to Watch For
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Stories from the Victims....(updated 6/3/09)
FDA's Adverse Drug
Experience (5/3/07)
512 Cats Evaluated on Oral Meloxicam / Metacam
| Anorexia | 233 |
| High Creatinine | 232 |
| High BUN | 227 |
| Depression/Lethargy | 207 |
| Vomiting | 171 |
| Kidney Failure | 119 |
| High P | 96 |
| Death | 72 |
| Azotemia | 59 |
| Death Euthanized | 58 |
| Dehydration | 42 |
Metacam
/ Meloxicam is produced by
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc.
816-233-4459
techservices-ca@bi-vetmedica.com
2621 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506-2002
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