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My dog has low platelets. Will Meloxicam lower them further?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 years old | 30 lbs

Hello Doctor, My dog has swelling and pain and is on treatment with doxy. My vet gave him NSAID meloxicam but hes rbc and platelets are very low..Will meloxicam futher ower hes platelet count ? as I had read such on net Thanks in advance

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 22nd, 2017

It is rare and not likely. Higher doses or sometimes associated with used before surgery are when that is a concern but usually the higher doses will damage kidneys or cause an ulcer before the other blood counts are affected.

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