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How long to wait for my cat to switch from prednisolone to meloxicam?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 11 lbs

How long should I wait between stopping prednisolone and starting meloxicam with my cat?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 7th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Rilke. I typically wait two weeks, but this can vary based on the length and dose of the prednisolone course. I would her ask her veterinarian to know what is best for her specific case. I hope this information helps!

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