Can I give my cat dog Metacam? Is it safe and how do I adjust the dose?

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Is Metacam Oral Suspension for dogs okay to give cats? I had a vet give me a bottle for dogs, for my cat - he said it was more concentrated? I’m just hesitant to give my cat anything for dogs. If it’s okay to give, should I adjust the dose lower as it’s more concentrated? Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | 12 years and 7 months old

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Meloxicam can be used in cats but with caution. Giving the wrong dose of meloxicam can be very dangerous for cats. The low dose (0.5 mg/ml) formula can be dosed with the provided syringe. In the cat this product is given either as a single one time injection in association with surgery (its FDA approved use) or long term 2-3 times per week (its non-U.S. dose). Long term use of this product in cats is "off label" in the U.S. In my opinion, there is a specific NSAID made for cats called Onsior that would be safer to give.

Can I give my cat dog Metacam? Is it safe and how do I adjust the dose?

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