My cat took too much meloxicam. What should I do if he overdosed?

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My cats reccomended dose of molixicam was 0.032once a day, he had 2 doses, morning and arvo 0.05, fir one day, should i be concerned. Pet's info: Cat | Sphynx | Male | neutered

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is somewhat concerning, because he got about 3x the recommended dose and this class of drugs can quickly become problematic at high doses. However, it's possible that there will be no adverse effects from this. The most common adverse effect is vomiting, inappetence (stops eating), or diarrhea. If you notice this, or signs of lethargy or other abnormal behavior, then it will be best to take him to the vet fro an evaluation and treatment. For now, it's best to not give anymore meloxicam until you are able to contact the veterinarian that prescribed it. They will be able to better advise you on the best course of action. I hope that helps and all is well with Bob.

My cat took too much meloxicam. What should I do if he overdosed?

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