Wbc, urine after Meloxicam (Metacam) in dogs

The FDA has received 23 reports of wbc, urine 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.

23Reports

8.7%Marked serious

0.0%Recovered

22%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Still unwell when reported

2 8.7%

Died

5 22%

Not known

16 70%

Problems reported at the same time

Kidney problems

13 57%

Loss of appetite

12 52%

Decreased urine concentration

11 48%

8 35%

8 35%

8 35%

7 30%

6 26%

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 wbc, urine in dogs?: 23 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).

Wbc, urine with similar medicines

Wbc, urine after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 218 reports · 0.5% of its reports
Wbc, urine after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 128 reports · 1.2% of its reports
Wbc, urine after Firocoxib (Previcox) 31 reports · 0.4% of its reports

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