Fluid in abdomen after Meloxicam (Metacam) in dogs

31 reports to the FDA describe fluid in abdomen in dogs given Meloxicam. That is 0.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

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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 fluid in abdomen in dogs?

31 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 5 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).

Fluid in abdomen with similar medicines

• Fluid in abdomen after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 114 reports · 0.2% of its reports
• Fluid in abdomen after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 88 reports · 0.8% of its reports
• Fluid in abdomen after Grapiprant (Galliprant) 28 reports · 0.3% of its reports
• Fluid in abdomen after Firocoxib (Previcox) 43 reports · 0.5% of its reports

All reported side effects of Meloxicam in dogs · Medicines most reported with fluid in abdomen