when in doubt..I will absolutely give metacam..
it's going to help with any swelling..
and if the swelling is laying on a nerve..that can cause these symptoms.
as far as the metacam being outta date, this is one med, I would not worry about..
it's still very usable I would bet.
remember, baby must be hydrated well before using metacam, I know you know
and I am a weirdo, but I would give oral SMZ=TMP or a top shelf ABs as a precautionary...talons are nasty..for 5 days minimum, and re evaluate as she improves.
she's pretty