Pain Medications

Metacam


metacam

Metacam (meloxicam) is a liquid nonsteriodal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID).  Metacam has pain and antiinflammatory properties and can be used for musculoskeletal pain, inflammation, and fever.  Can be used in dogs and cats (off label use).  Given once daily.


Sizes and strength


Previcox

previcox

Previcox is a NSAID that was developed specifically for dogs.  Previcox is used for pain, fever and as an antiinflammatory. Given once a day.


Dosage and Number of tablets



Dermaxx

dermaxx

Dosage and Number of tablets



Rimadyl

rimadyl

Rimadyl (carprofen) is a nonsteriodal antiinlfammatory drug (NSAID).  Rimadyl has both pain and antiinflammatory properties and is used for treatment of musculoskeletal pain both chronic and acute. Can be given once or twice daily.


Dose, No. in bottle

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