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Meloxidyl is supplied as a liquid to add to food. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescribed for dogs and cats primarily to treat musculo-skeletal problems such as osteoarthrits. Meloxidyl reduces pain and inflammation in other conditions too, and can be prescribed for any condition where these properties are likely to be of benefit.
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Our dog benefits greatly from using this medication so we will continue to order it whenever necessary.
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I used to get my cats prescription of Meloxidyl meds from vet but can now get 3 months supply for same cost as one month at our vet. It’s easy to order online and then get script emailed through.
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It seems to work well on an old dog with dodgy legs and poor teeth. He now has energy again and is eating well.
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Used it in the past on my previous Boxer,excellent product
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This medicine has turned our 15 year old dog into a puppy again! She's really enjoying life now.
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Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Meloxidyl Oral Liquid for Dogs and Cats, including answers from our team.
Tanya Muir
Can this be given on a empty stomach? I usually give my dog this dose early morning before work but he doesn’t always like to eat early. Can it be safely given on a empty stomach if he has no side affects?
You should follow the dosing advice as per your vets instructions with regards to giving with food or not. The datasheet states the following:
Oral use. Shake well before use.
To be administered mixed with food.
Susie
Can I give my 13 year old Labrador Retriever both Meloxidyl & Vetzyme ( Tablets with Glucosamine for Dogs), together or will there be some sort of reaction?
Thanks :)
Susie
Yes, Meloxidyl can be safely used alongside a joint supplement like the Vetzyme Flexible Joint with Glucosamine tablets.
Barbara
In the past, I have had Metacam for my cat’s cystitis, and after a few days, the problem has gone away. However, my vet won’t give me a prescription for this, so and I am desperately looking for an alternative without prescription. Please would you advise on this product.
Many thanks.
Meloxidyl is very similar to Metacam, both contain the active ingredient Meloxicam. They are both prescription only products though so we can only dispense them alongside a written prescription from your vet.
It is advised to follow your vet's advice primarily. There are over the counter supplements aimed at feline bladder support such as our own brand FortiFlow.
Rita
is there strength / make up difference between the above, if so what
I assume you mean Meloxidyl vs Loxicom vs Metacam.
These products are all the same in terms of actvie ingredient. They have different concentrations depending on the product chosen, e.g. cat vs dog vs horse versions etc. These differences are the same throughout the brands though, for example Loxicom for dogs will be the same concentration as Meloxidyl for dogs.
sue
Can this drug be taken with other painkillers off the vet? in particular paracetemol from the vet
Yes Meloxoidyl (meloxicam) can be used safely alongside paracetemol. I strongly advise following your vet's advice on doseage and treatment though, you should run any medication changes past your vet.
Dawn
I have. 36kg lab, how long will 100ml bottle last, dosage 3.6mg daily?
A 100ml bottle will last you roughly 41 days at the maintenance dose for your 36kg dog.
overdose of meloxidyl
Can anyone tell me what problems can be caused by an overdose of meloxidyl in my dog please
This is a very safe and effective drug, but side effects are certainly possible. The most common side effect of overdose would be vomiting and or diarrhoea (possibly with blood). They can become extremely serious if the medication is continued despite these effects. If the dog is dehydrated when the medicine is given, kidney damage is also possible. If your dog shows vomiting or diarrhoea, you should stop the medication and call your vet. Most dogs can in fact cope with a high overdose and not notice it at all, but some will suffer.
Harriet Tutt
My vet has prescribed Meloxidyl for my 12 yr old labrador who had developed arthritis due to a tear in his leg muscle. A colleague has suggested I give my labrador Cortaflex. I would appreciate your professional advice as to whether or not my lab can have both or should I persist in just giving him the meloxidyl that our vet has prescribed.
There are a great many nutritional supplements which are claimed to benefit dogs like yours. There is a small amount of good evidence to back up the claims for some of the products. Cortaflex Dog & Cat Liquid is just one of many. There are no good comparative studies to try and evaluate different products against each other that I am aware of. Personally I would say that prescribed NSAID medications, such as Meloxidyl, are of great benefit and are well proven. It is completely safe and very often done, to also give one of the supplements concurrently. (The NSAIDs themselves are not completely safe. They will occasionally have serious side effects, but that is rare and they are of significant benefit to many animals and people.) If you are going to give a supplement, personally I would suggest Yumove Chewable Tablets. It has the best range of well-regarded ingredients and good quality ingredients in my opinion. There are plenty of rival products with similar ingredients though (about 40 listed on our website alone).
wendy potts
i us this for my old dogs i ask the vet for a perscription so i could buy it on line he would not said it would not be the real mediction so how do you get one if your vet will not supply you with one ?
If you are within the UK, your vet is legally obliged to provide a prescription for you if you request it. There is no limit to how much the vet can charge to give you the prescription, so that can be a problem, but if you insist, they will have to write it out. (Check how much they are going to charge first though!)
If you are outside the UK then email with your location and we will see if we can help.
