{"id":626659,"date":"2024-02-08T12:18:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T17:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=626659"},"modified":"2025-11-06T18:03:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T23:03:43","slug":"meloxicam-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/meloxicam-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What is meloxicam used for in dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meloxicam<\/span><\/a> is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat <\/span>dogs with osteoarthritis<\/span><\/a>. Veterinarians may use it <\/span>off-label<\/span><\/a> as an injection to treat post-surgical pain or as an oral medicine for other pain conditions. As a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (<\/span>NSAID<\/span><\/a>), meloxicam reduces pain and inflammation. Although there are risks, meloxicam is FDA-approved as a veterinary medicine because it\u2019s selective in its effects. In particular, it\u2019s less likely to cause bleeding problems. However, pet owners should be aware of the signs and symptoms of potential side effects of meloxicam.
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RELATED: <\/b>What is meloxicam?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What is meloxicam used for in dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meloxicam is FDA-approved to treat pain and inflammation in dogs with osteoarthritis. Veterinarians may use it off-label for other pain conditions, particularly as pain control after a surgical procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Osteoarthritis pain and swelling<\/span><\/h3>\n

Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of <\/span>chronic pain in dogs<\/span><\/a>. While approximately 20% of dogs older than 1 year are affected by some degree of osteoarthritis, about <\/span>2.5%<\/span><\/a> of dogs are diagnosed with osteoarthritis by veterinarians. Since dogs cannot talk about their pain or stiffness, pet owners can recognize osteoarthritis or joint pain from the pet\u2019s behaviors, including:<\/span><\/p>\n