Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Meloxicam Oral Suspension is used in cat for Perioperative pain. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meloxicam Oral Suspension in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Metacam Oral, Loxicom
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | once then 0.025-0.05 q24h | Acute: 1-3 days; Chronic: controversial | Perioperative pain | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Preferential COX-2 inhibitor. Oral suspension allowing precise low-dose administration for cats.
0.5mg/ml formulation for cats (single dose FDA-approved, chronic use controversial). 1.5mg/ml for dogs. Honey-flavored. Renal and GI risks. Cats: lowest effective dose for shortest duration.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Meloxicam Oral Suspension pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.