Breathing problems after Meloxicam (Metacam) in cats
The FDA has received 151 reports of breathing problems in cats after Meloxicam. That is 4.1% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.7% across reports for all cat medicines.
151Reports
40%Marked serious
11%Recovered
50%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started
How the animals did
Problems reported at the same time
Age of the animals
About this medicine
Meloxicam relieves pain and inflammation.
Products with this ingredient include Metacam. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
NSAIDs can affect the stomach, liver and kidneys. Vets usually recommend blood tests before and during long-term use.
Questions owners ask
- Can Meloxicam cause breathing problems in cats?
- 151 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
- How soon after a dose was it reported?
- In half of the reports with dates, it started within 1 day of the first dose.
- What should I do?
- Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).
Breathing problems with similar medicines
- Breathing problems after Robenacoxib (Onsior) 217 reports · 6.6% of its reports
- Breathing problems after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 39 reports · 2.3% of its reports
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