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Is saw palmetto prostate supplement safe for my dog on Meloxicam?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Male | 14 years and 5 months old | 14 lbs

Need to know if a prostate supplement containing saw palmetto is safe to give a dog also taking Meloxicam. Dog had recent ultrasound showing abnormal prostate. Unsure if BPH or cancer.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 4th, 2020

You are ok going forward with the supplements. Supplements don't have any interactions with medications that you get from your vet, which is why they are ok to sell over the counter. I do hope that Simba's prostate condition is manageable for awhile and that you can keep him comfortable. Consider getting an aspirate of the prostate if you want to know if it is cancerous or not. Best of luck and take care.

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