Maintenance: 0.1 mg/kg once daily | Initial: 0.2 mg/kg
Prescription medication. Always follow your vet's instructions.
Metacam (meloxicam) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in dogs for pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis, post-surgical pain, and musculoskeletal disorders. Initial dose: 0.2 mg/kg on day 1, then 0.1 mg/kg daily maintenance. Given orally with food to reduce GI upset. Available as oral suspension (1.5 mg/mL) with a dosing syringe. Side effects: vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, GI ulceration (rare). Monitor kidney and liver function with blood tests if used long-term. Do not use in dogs with kidney disease, GI ulcers, or bleeding disorders. Do not combine with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Cats require much lower doses — never use the dog formulation in cats.