Metacam dosage?!
My dwarf hamster was prescribed Metacam today. He has unexplained weight loss (now weighing 50g) and is a little lethargic. He is nearly two years old so it could be symptoms of old age, but sadly the vet couldn't rule out possibly something else going on. She suggested trying Metacam for a week and if no change, I could try an anti inflammatory as well.
I have been given the 1.5mg dog Metacam solution and the vet worked out the dosage which was a little confusing but it works out to be literally a drop.
I was advised to give this once a day but my sister who is a vet nurse said to give this dose twice a day because they have such fast metabolisms.
What should I do.... I'm sure there are many of you on here who have given Metacam to their hamsters, can you please offer me any advice?
Thank you.
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