cartrophen in rabbits

Re: cartrophen in rabbits

Martin Atkinson — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:30:24 GMT

No but as I've just posted in another thread: I cured a rabbit of snuffles when I accidentally injected it with with Cartrophen

Re: cartrophen in rabbits

Elisabeth Knappett — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:09:05 GMT

[quote user="Mark Holmes"]Recent evidence would confirm that metacam appears to improve rather than be detrimental in CRF - there is a study cannot give references. Interstitial nephritis note the itis - is it unexpected that nsaids might help? Further given the QOL issues who gives a damn about kidneys.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21906984

Think this might be what you mean - robloxley posted in the other cartrophen discussion!

Re: cartrophen in rabbits

Mark Holmes — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:10:31 GMT

Recent evidence would confirm that metacam appears to improve rather than be detrimental in CRF - there is a study cannot give references. Interstitial nephritis note the itis - is it unexpected that nsaids might help? Further given the QOL issues who gives a damn about kidneys.

Re: cartrophen in rabbits

James Laidlaw — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:36:05 GMT

Different species. Different drug. Also, I'd be sceptical that the loxicom "improved" the blood results - I'd expect a coincidence rather than causality. Not saying it can't be done, just there have to be cautions with how you approach these things and how you present them to owners.

Re: cartrophen in rabbits

Michael Woodhouse — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:27:20 GMT

Hannah - I have used oral loxicam in a number of cats with renal changes and every single one has improved it's blood work. I appreciate the risk is there but the fact the animal is out of pain, it eats and drinks more.

Re: cartrophen in rabbits

James Laidlaw — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:23:22 GMT

Cartrophen contraindicated with renal failure in dogs so I wouldn't like to try off label alongside renal disease.