Urinary tract disorder after Meloxicam (Metacam) in dogs
44 reports to the FDA describe urinary tract disorder in dogs given Meloxicam. That is 0.5% 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.
44Reports
4.5%Marked serious
2.3%Recovered
20%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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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 urinary tract disorder in dogs?
- 44 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.
- 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).
Urinary tract disorder with similar medicines
- Urinary tract disorder after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 388 reports · 0.8% of its reports
- Urinary tract disorder after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 127 reports · 1.2% of its reports
- Urinary tract disorder after Firocoxib (Previcox) 29 reports · 0.4% of its reports
All reported side effects of Meloxicam in dogs · Medicines most reported with urinary tract disorder