Metacam Dosage Calculator for Cats

The veterinary-approved feline protocol is an initial dose of 0.1 mg/kg followed by maintenance doses of 0.05 mg/kg once daily. Feline oral Metacam is formulated at 0.5 mg/mL. Always follow your veterinarian's specific instructions, as dosing may be adjusted for individual patients.

Never. Dog Metacam is formulated at 1.5 mg/mL - three times the concentration of feline Metacam. Giving a cat dog-strength meloxicam even once can cause acute kidney failure and death. Only use meloxicam products specifically labeled for cats, and only under veterinary direction.

Short-term use (1-3 days post-surgery) is generally safe under vet supervision. Long-term use requires regular kidney and liver monitoring. Cats are more sensitive to NSAIDs than dogs or humans because they have limited ability to metabolize these drugs. Never use without a prescription.