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Can my dog take Azodyl for kidneys and Meloxicam for arthritis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 13 years and 10 months old

My dog just started taking Azodyl for kidney problems. I was told to take her off of her Meloxicam, which she was taking for arthritis pain. She seems to be in more pain now and I would like to know if she can take both of these medications together. Please advise. Thank you

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Answered By Christie Long, DVM

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 4th, 2016

Unfortunately, a well-documentive side effect of Meloxicam (and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) is that it causes decreased blood flow to the kidneys, sometimes resulting in kidney damage. If Candy has been diagnosed with kidney problems, she definitely should no longer take Meloxicam. Your vet can discuss other alternative for pain control, including Tramadol, gabapentin, acupuncture, and physical therapy. The Azodyl can certainly be continued, but I would not give the Meloxicam, and likely she'll never be able to take it again.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

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    It is less so any interaction between the medications but the potential for meloxicam to aggravate kidney issues, it is generally used only with caution in dogs with kidney failure. You should discuss the changes in her symptoms with your vet and discuss other pain medications or the risk and benefit of meloxicam in her specific case

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