dspch911
Senior Member
so should the pain med with antiinflammatory effect be instead of the steroid
this vet seemed final about there being no pain med option,
should i try a different vet?
You definitely need pain meds. I'm not sure why she is getting the dex perhaps someone else can answer that one.
EDIT: I think the vet is using it to reduce swelling
http://ratguide.com/meds/endocrine_hormones/dexamethasone.php
You CANNOT give metacam for at least 72 hours since your rattie has gotten dexamethasone!!! You have to stop the dex for 72 hours before metacam they do not mix almost forgot that.
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