Vocalising after Meloxicam (Metacam) in cats

108 reports to the FDA describe vocalising in cats given Meloxicam. That is 3.0% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 3.1% across reports for all cat medicines.

108Reports

31%Marked serious

7.4%Recovered

34%Died or euthanised

2 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

13 28%

1–2 days

12 26%

3–7 days

13 28%

1–4 weeks

2 4.3%

Over a month

6 13%

How the animals did

Recovered

8 7.4%

Still unwell when reported

18 17%

Died

32 30%

Euthanised

5 4.6%

Not known

45 42%

Problems reported at the same time

43 40%

41 38%

36 33%

32 30%

31 29%

19 18%

19 18%

14 13%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

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 vocalising in cats?: 108 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 2 days 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).

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