Meloxicam (Metacam) side effects in dogs
8,083 reports sent to the FDA between 2002 and 2026 involve Meloxicam in dogs. The most reported problems were vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy. 30% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 54% of cases.
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.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (3,497 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Labrador Retriever 769 reports
- Chihuahua 490 reports
- Yorkshire Terrier 354 reports
- German Shepherd Dog 260 reports
- Golden Retriever 242 reports
- Shih Tzu 209 reports
- Dachshund 184 reports
- Maltese 169 reports
- German Pomeranian Spitz 168 reports
- Rottweiler 156 reports