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
1 Answer
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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