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Metacam (Meloxicam) is a member of the class of drugs known as NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), the same class as such common over-the-counter pain remedies as Ibuprofen, Paracitamol and Aspirin. Most NSAIDs cannot be used in pets due to unacceptable side effects:
· Stomach ulceration – even perforation and rupture of the stomach can occur. This is not only painful, but also life threatening.
· Platelet deactivation – platelets are the cells controlling the ability to clot blood and, as a general rule, it is preferable not to promote bleeding. We would prefer platelets to remain active and able to function should we need them.
· Decreased blood supply to the kidney – this could tip a borderline patient into kidney failure.
The veterinary profession has been in need of an NSAID that could effectively relieve pain without the above risks. The key appears to lie with the enzyme responsible for many inflammatory mediators. A different but related enzyme is responsible for producing important biochemicals needed to maintain normal blood supply to the kidneys and Gastro Intestinal tract. It had been previously impossible to inhibit this enzyme, hence the side effects of previous NSAIDS.

This new ability to inhibit a specific proved to be revolutionary for pain management not only for pets but for humans as well. It has reduced stomach and intestinal side effects by 50% in humans and has made approval of NSAIDs possible for pets. Continue reading →

fortekor is indicated for the treatment of heart failure in dogs and chronic renal insufficiency in cats. The active ingredient is benazepril. After oral administration, benazepril is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and hydrolysed into benazeprilate, a highly specific and potent inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). fortekor produces significant inhibition of plasma ACE activity for more than 24 hours after a single dose in cats and dogs. Inhibition of ACE leads to reduced conversion of inactive angiotensin I into angiotensin II and therefore reduction in the effects mediated by angiotensin II, including vasoconstriction of both arteries and veins, retention of sodium and water by the kidney and remodelling effects (including pathological cardiac hypertrophy and degenerative renal changes).

In dogs with heart failure, fortekor lowers the blood pressure and volume loading on the heart. fortekor leads to a significant extension of the life span of dogs with heart failure and also improves clinical signs, notably reduction in coughing and improvement of the quality of life.
In contrast with other ACE inhibitors, benazeprilat is excreted equally by both biliary and urinary routes in dogs and primarily via the biliary route in cats and therefore no adjustment of the dose of fortekor is necessary in the treatment of cats with renal insufficiency. Continue reading →

Lypex is a supplement of digestive enzymes that assist food breakdown and thus improve absorption in the gut. It is used for dogs and cats suffering from Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI). EPI is a disease where the pancreas looses it’s ability to produce digestive enzymes. When the food cannot be digested, it will not absorbed into the body. This will lead to chronic diarrhoea and lose of condition. Lypex can also be used to help control chronic pancreatitis.
In the old days, dog owners used to harvest pig’s pancreas from the abattoir for enzyme supplementation. This had some effect and controlled some of the clinical symptoms of EPI but the respond was by no mean satisfactory. Lypax is easy to apply and give very consistent respond.
For dogs over 10kg one capsule should be given with each meal (twice a day) For cats and dogs under 10kg, half a capsule with each meal. The capsule can either be given whole or sprinkled and mixed with the food.

Where to get Lypex?
Lypex can be supplied by your local vet. This might be the most expensive way, but it is easy. The best way to get Lypex is to go to www.comparevetdrugs.com and seek for the best price. Many people use online suppliers these days to help with the costs of medication.

Metacam is used in dogs and cats to reduce pain and inflammation. Most commonly this is to treat arthritis, but many other conditions such as pain after surgery & injuries can also be treated. Metacam is one of the very few drugs which can be used with reasonable safety in cats.

Maney dogs and cats become stiff, slow and weak in their movements as they become old. Most often these changes are partly due to the joints “wearing out”, just as they do in people. Metacam is able to restore some comfort and freedom of movement to many older animals.

Metacam can only be prescribed by the veterinary surgeon responsible for the care of the animal. Once this has been done it can be bought straight from that vet, which is the easiest route. However this might be the most expensive way, and it is possible to buy Metacam online via CompareVetDrugs.com. All you do is search for the drug and we will direct you to the cheapest online pharmacy for that specific drug.  This is the most economical option, and the Metacam is exactly the same as that sold by your local vet.