My dog takes prednisone. Can I give Metacam or other pain relief?

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My dogs herniated disc was not improving with repeated uses of meta cam we are now trying low dose prednisone over a 10 day period but he still seems uncomfortable can I use the meta cam at the same time or is it best not to. Can he take any other pain reliever until the steroids help him with the inflammation. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 3 years old | 10 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Great question! No, you absolutely CANNOT give a steroid (prednisone) at the same time as a NSAID (Metacam). This is a very big no-no! This can cause huge, life-threatening side effects. He can take a muscle relaxant and/or an opiate along with the steroid. You should also you vet about these medications as they are prescription medications. All these medications work synergistically together. You should also consider acupuncture. It works wonders for these injuries. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My dog takes prednisone. Can I give Metacam or other pain relief?

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