Metacam 180ml oral suspension for dogs is used for the alleviation of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculo skeletal disorders a vet prescription is required for the medicine you have chosen if you do not yet have a prescription then you can print out the following blank veterinary prescription form which you can ask your vet to fill in when you next visit please note that changes to legislation in 2005 means that vets must offer you a prescription to take away and not just