Loxicom solution for injection (5 mg/ml)
can be used to relieve inflammation and pain in dogs following surgery involving the bones or soft tissue and in cats following ovariohysterectomy (spaying) and minor soft-tissue surgery
.
Can I give my cat Metacam for dogs?
No. Although METACAM is designed to relieve pain and inflammation in cats as well as in dogs
, the situations in which you use METACAM are different for both. In dogs, METACAM treats pain associated with osteoarthritis.
Can you give loxicom 1.5 mg to cats?
Do not use Loxicom Oral Suspension in cats
. Acute renal failure and death have been associated with the use of meloxicam in cats.
How much loxicom Can I give my cat?
Dosage and Administration
Cats: Administer a single, one-time subcutaneous dose of Loxicom
®
5 mg/mL Solution for Injection to cats at a dose of
0.14 mg/lb (0.3 mg/kg) body weight
. Use of additional meloxicam or other NSAIDs is contraindicated.
Is Loxicom a painkiller for cats?
Loxicom oral suspensions are used to relieve inflammation and pain in cats and dogs
. They can be used for chronic (long-term) musculoskeletal disorders, and in dogs it can also be used for acute (sudden and short-lived) musculoskeletal disorders, for instance, due to injury.
What's Loxicom for cats?
Loxicom for cats is
a prescription-only medication used for the treatment of both chronic and acute musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis or an injury
. It contains the active ingredient Meloxicam which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Can loxicom make cats sick?
Typical adverse reactions of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as
loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, faecal occult blood, apathy and renal failure have occasionally been reported
.
How long will a bottle of loxicom last cat?
| Size of cat (kg) Metacam oral suspension for cats bottle size | Approx. days Approx. weeks | 2 14 21 | 3 10 14 | 4 7 11 |
|---|
How long does Loxicom take to work in cats?
This medication will take effect quickly, in about
1 to 2 hours
, and improvement in clinical signs should follow.
What anti-inflammatory Can cats take?
Only two NSAIDs are FDA-approved for cats:
meloxicam (sold under several brand names) and robenacoxib (sold under the brand name ONSIOR)
.
How long does dog Loxicom last?
Discard
6 months after initial use when stored below 25oC (Air conditioning)
. Clean and dry syringes after each use. Administer Loxicom mixed with food. On the first day of treatment a single dose of 0.2mg/ kg bodyweight should be given.
How do you give loxicom to a cat?
To be administered
orally either mixed with food or directly into the mouth
. The suspension can be given using the drop dispenser of the bottle for cats of any body weight. Alternatively and for cats with a body weight of at least 2 kg, the measuring syringe provided in the package can be used.
Why do cats love Loxicom?
Metacam for cats, otherwise known as Meloxicam, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used
to ease discomfort and alleviate inflammatory, pyretic (fever), and painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system such as osteoarthritis and soft tissue inflammation/injuries
.
