Unable to walk after Meloxicam (Metacam) in dogs
The FDA has received 27 reports of unable to walk in dogs after Meloxicam. That is 0.3% 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.
27Reports
93%Marked serious
3.7%Recovered
30%Died or euthanised
20 daysTypical onset
Sponsored
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 unable to walk in dogs?
- 27 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 20 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).
Unable to walk with similar medicines
- Unable to walk after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 193 reports · 0.4% of its reports
- Unable to walk after Grapiprant (Galliprant) 107 reports · 1.2% of its reports
All reported side effects of Meloxicam in dogs · Medicines most reported with unable to walk