Sheryl I would be wary of giving Metacam just in case they have to give Lyla steroids as they do not mix. I learnt that when Charlie went down and we had to wait 2 days before he could start the steroids as the vet had given him metacam for the pain before he went down, without actually trying to find the cause of his back pain. I know a lot better now.
Cathy
Cheekie Charlie