Originally Posted by
Spanky
I will send prednisone dosing in a PM.
Prednisone and Meticam (or any NSAID med) cannot be given together as there are serious drug interactions.
If you start prednisone, which I would recommend, do not give any Meticam. And let the vet know you started prednisone.
If he has received Meticam, I might continue that until he sees the vet tomorrow. There should be a 24 hour period before the last dose of Meticam adn the first dose of prednisone and vice versa.
The stiffness could be a result of shock. The treatment includes plenty of hydration and warmth, in a dark, quiet place. And I recommend you rub some molasses, honey or sugar (in order of preference) on his gums and see if he perks up (and let us know).
Is there a possibility he was caught by a cat?
Do you have any antibiotics on hand? If so, please lit them...
Be sure to keep us updated on his progress, especially if you chose the prednisone therapy, as it may require tweaking depending on his reponse.