My cat had a Metacam overdose. What symptoms should I watch for?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | spayed
I accidently gave my cat too much metacam, I gave 15ml when I was supposed to give 3ml. Will this kill my cat
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Published on January 10th, 2016
That may result in gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting, diarrhoea even with fresh or digested blood in it (due to ulcers) or may lead to kidney failure ( which can happen acutely). Metacam is a liquid and gets rapidly absorbed ( so make her sick is usually not very useful). If you notice any of signs such as vomiting ,diarrhoea ,lethargy ,depression ,inappetence,increased drinking level increase urination or complete cessation of it, then I would recommend (even after several hours or few days from ingestion) to take her to your veterinarian for a check up.
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Published on August 24th, 2017
Metac can cause gastrointestinal upset and kidney problems with overdosed. I would stop the medication now and call the veterinarian who prescribed it. They may chose to have you bring in Mia, or may provide a different medication. Other signs would include; Dirrhoea Inappetabce Blood in vomit Increase in drinking Increase in urination
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Published on February 3rd, 2018
In cats it is very difficult to predict how they will react to a metacam overdose, some will be fine, others will have serious side effects just from a slight overdose. most chances are she will be fine as your vet told you, but you need to watch for a few symptoms such as vomiting, lack of appetite, increased thirst and urination and lethargy. if any of those occur it could be related to the metacam and in such a case you would need to take Cassle to the vet ASAP.
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