Metacam (Meloxicam
Metacam (meloxicam) is an NSAID used for pain and inflammation in cats.
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4.5 kg cat, maintenance dose, 0.5 mg/ml suspension: Dose = 4.5 × 0.05 = 0.225 mg. Volume = 0.225 ÷ 0.5 = 0.45 ml (approximately 9 drops).
📖 About Metacam (Meloxicam
Metacam (meloxicam) is an NSAID used for pain and inflammation in cats. It must ONLY be used under strict veterinary supervision. NSAIDs are dangerous for cats and can cause acute kidney failure even at slightly elevated doses.
To use the Metacam (Meloxicam) Dosage Calculator for Cats, enter your Cat's Weight, Dose Type, Metacam Oral Suspension Concentration. The calculator instantly computes Required Dose, Volume of Oral Suspension and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Cat's Weight (e.g. 4.5 in kg), Dose Type — select from Loading Dose (Day 1) — 0.2 mg/kg, Maintenance Dose (Day 2+) — 0.05 mg/kg, and Metacam Oral Suspension Concentration — select from 0.5 mg/ml (Cat-specific oral suspension), 1.5 mg/ml (Dog oral — NOT recommended for cats). Results update instantly — no submit button needed. Use metric or imperial units as labeled. For the most accurate result, measure height and weight in the morning without shoes.
The Formula
Loading Dose (Day 1): 0.2 mg/kg
Maintenance Dose (Day 2+): 0.05 mg/kg
Volume (ml) = Dose (mg) ÷ Concentration (mg/ml)
Worked Example
4.5 kg cat, maintenance dose, 0.5 mg/ml suspension: Dose = 4.5 × 0.05 = 0.225 mg. Volume = 0.225 ÷ 0.5 = 0.45 ml (approximately 9 drops).
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- Consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to diet, medication, or exercise based on these results — individual variation is significant.
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