
she needs to see a vet, if the vet prescribes metacam then you know it's OK to give her. Metacam is dosed depending on the bodywieght of the dog (amongst other things) and needs to be given under the vets supervision.
Aside form this, it's best that the exact cause for the limping is found via a vet examining her (eg, is it broken bones or bruising etc), rather than just treating the pain.