Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Meloxicam SR is used in dog for Post-operative pain (extended relief). Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meloxicam SR in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Metacam SR
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.2–0.4 mg/kg | once | Single injection | Post-operative pain (extended relief) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Preferential COX-2 inhibitor in sustained-release matrix. Single injection provides analgesia for 3-7 days depending on formulation.
Investigational/compounded. Long duration means adverse effects also persist. Same GI and renal risks as standard meloxicam but prolonged. Not commercially available.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Meloxicam SR pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.