Sorry, i know this topic has come up several times. Our 5 year old pig has (for the first time) Just been prescribed Metacam cat at 2ml twice daily, which translates to 1mg per dose or 2mg per day (equivalent 0.75ml dog per dose) , as part of suspected UTI or bladder stones. I have read several other posts on here about large doses but this seems to be a record. We're one dose in and pig is still alive after 6 hours, despite being significantly over the overdose rate of 0.6mg/kg for guinea pigs (spoiler: she doesn't weigh 10kg). I've read on here that doses up to about half this are used in extreme paliative circumstances, but this is not the case. I might be wrong, but the 3 week supply we have been given will only last 4 days, and an extra large syringe had to be given because the standard one is too small, which both ring alarm bells.
Vet is adamant dose is correct. Friend who is a large animals vet says I should report then to the royal college, but admits she had no guinea pig experience. Anyone have experience with huge doses like this?
Vet is adamant dose is correct. Friend who is a large animals vet says I should report then to the royal college, but admits she had no guinea pig experience. Anyone have experience with huge doses like this?