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My dog tore a paw muscle. How long until Metacam helps her walk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi i took my pet to the vet tuesday and was told shes torn a muscle in her paw.they gave her an injection of pain killer and anti inflammatory and a course of metacam.is metacam a pain killer aswell as anti inflammatory.my main concern is that she still int putting weight in it.roughly how long will it take be fore she uses her paw again.thank you

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2016

Metacam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication that will relieve pain and inflammation. It could take a week or so before she is all the way better. If she isn't improving than she should be rechecked by your vet for additional diagnostics. Your vet can take an x-ray to look for abnormalities.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    Published on

    Yes, Metacam is an anti-inflammatory medication as well as a pain medication. It can take 7-10 days to see improvement with a minor soft tissue injury like this, so I would recommend giving the entire course of medication as directed by your vet and keeping her as calm and quiet as possible - no running or jumping, short leash walks to potty only. If there has been no improvement after 7-10 days, then I would recommend a recheck with your vet as she may need x-rays or other diagnostics to determine why things are not improving.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    Just as with people, sprains and muscle tears need time to heal, usually 4 to 6 weeks. So while Metacam will take any inflammation and therefore pain, the damaged tissue needs to heal and this will take time. Nothing to worry yet,.

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