Metacam® Oral Suspension for Cats for Feline Pain and Inflammation

This oral suspension helps manage short-term pain and inflammation in cats. You will find clear guidance on use, safety, and access, including how to order it without insurance.

What Metacam Is and How It Works

Metacam® contains meloxicam, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for veterinary use. We arrange US delivery from Canada for eligible prescriptions. As an NSAID, meloxicam reduces prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes. Lower prostaglandins can lessen pain, swelling, and discomfort after surgery or acute musculoskeletal injury.

Veterinarians may recommend oral meloxicam for cats when a short course of anti-inflammatory pain control is appropriate. This medicine is dosed with a calibrated syringe to match your cat’s body weight. CanadianInsulin.com is a prescription referral platform. We verify prescriptions with your prescriber when required, and licensed Canadian pharmacies dispense your order.

Who It’s For

This treatment is used in cats for the control of postoperative pain and inflammation, and for acute musculoskeletal conditions where an NSAID is suitable. It may be considered for soft tissue procedures or trauma when your veterinarian deems a brief course appropriate.

Cats with dehydration, kidney disease, active gastrointestinal ulceration, bleeding disorders, or severe heart or liver disease may not be good candidates. Discuss use if your cat is elderly, on diuretics or ACE inhibitors, or has a history of adverse reactions to NSAIDs. Use only under veterinary direction, and do not administer metacam oral for cats alongside another NSAID or a corticosteroid.

Dosage and Usage

Follow your veterinarian’s prescribed dosing schedule exactly. The bottle includes a dosing syringe marked by body weight for accurate measurement. Shake the bottle well before each dose to ensure uniform suspension. Give with a small meal or treat unless your veterinarian advises otherwise.

Administration tips:

• Check weight: confirm current weight for accurate dosing.
• Draw dose: use the supplied syringe to measure the volume.
• Give slowly: place the syringe gently into the cheek pouch.
• Observe after dosing: note appetite, activity, and stool quality.
• Single vs short course: your veterinarian will define duration based on the procedure and clinical response.

Do not adjust, extend, or repeat a course unless instructed by your veterinarian. Never combine with another NSAID, including aspirin, without professional guidance.

Strengths and Forms

This medicine is supplied as an oral suspension for cats. Bottle sizes commonly available include 3 mL, 15 mL, and 30 mL. Many pet owners ask about metacam for cats 15ml because it suits short courses. Availability and packaging may vary by supplier and prescription.

The oral syringe is calibrated for feline dosing. Always use the syringe that comes with the bottle to avoid measurement errors.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a dose, give it when you remember unless it is close to the time for the next dose. If it is near the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once. Call your veterinarian if multiple doses are missed, vomiting occurs after dosing, or you are unsure how to proceed.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store the bottle at room temperature in a dry place away from direct light. Keep the cap tightly closed and the syringe clean and dry between uses. Do not freeze the suspension. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

For travel, pack the bottle upright in a closed bag to prevent leaks. Bring your cat’s labeled prescription, dosing syringe, and veterinary contact details if you are crossing borders. Avoid leaving the medicine in a hot vehicle. If you have multiple bottles open, label the date you started each one and follow the disposal time on the package insert.

Benefits

This NSAID may reduce surgical discomfort, improve mobility, and support normal behavior during recovery. When used as directed, the treatment can help your cat rest comfortably and resume usual activities sooner. A weight-marked syringe simplifies dosing in small patients.

For many cats, metacam suspension for cats offers practical short-term relief under a veterinarian’s supervision. Close observation during use helps the care team balance benefit and risk.

Side Effects and Safety

• Upset stomach: vomiting or soft stools may occur.
• Reduced appetite: some cats eat less temporarily.
• Lethargy: mild tiredness can be reported.
• Behavior change: restlessness or unusual hiding in some cats.
• Increased thirst or urination: monitor water intake and litter box use.

Serious risks are uncommon but may include gastrointestinal ulceration or bleeding, kidney injury, liver enzyme elevations, or allergic reaction. Stop the medicine and contact your veterinarian immediately if your cat vomits blood, has black stools, becomes severely lethargic, stops eating, or shows facial swelling or breathing difficulty. Repeated or extended use in cats can increase the risk of renal adverse effects; use only as prescribed and for the duration recommended.

If your cat is also receiving insulin or has diabetes, monitor closely for appetite changes that may affect glucose control. The care team may advise adjustments to other therapies if appetite or hydration changes during NSAID therapy.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Tell your veterinarian about all medicines, supplements, and diets your cat receives. Use caution with other NSAIDs, corticosteroids, anticoagulants, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or nephrotoxic drugs. Combining these may raise the risk of stomach or kidney adverse effects.

Do not start any new over-the-counter pain relievers during an NSAID course. Report any prior sensitivity to meloxicam or similar medicines. Cats with low blood pressure, dehydration, or recent anesthesia may need additional monitoring.

What to Expect Over Time

Your cat may show improved comfort, posture, and willingness to move during the prescribed course. Eating and grooming behavior can normalize as pain lessens. Some cats remain quiet after surgery despite adequate control; use the full picture of behavior and movement to judge response.

Track daily notes on appetite, activity, and stool. Share updates with your veterinarian, especially if discomfort persists. Do not extend the course without guidance, even if some signs return later.

Compare With Alternatives

Veterinarians sometimes consider other analgesics for cats based on procedure, health status, and risk factors. For NSAID therapy, robenacoxib tablets are a common option for short-term use in cats; see Onsior® Cat for details. For neuropathic components of pain or as part of multimodal plans, your vet may discuss Gabapentin as an adjunct.

Pricing and Access

We offer Canadian pricing with transparent checkout for veterinary prescriptions. For budgeting, you can review metacam oral suspension for cats price on the product page before you add to cart. Many clients compare options to estimate potential savings without insurance. Checkout uses encrypted payment processing for your security.

To get started, upload your valid prescription, select bottle size, and complete your details. Our team will coordinate verification with your prescriber when required, and a licensed Canadian pharmacy will dispense your order.

For broader context on NSAID choices for cats, you can read about robenacoxib in our article Onsior Cat Medicine. If your veterinarian is managing chronic joint issues, see background information in Arthritis in Pets.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary by bottle size and manufacturer lot. If a specific size is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend an alternative size or a different analgesic. Do not switch products or strengths without veterinary approval, because dose volume and measurement tools differ.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Not all cats are candidates for an NSAID. Kittens, pregnant or lactating cats, and patients with active gastrointestinal disease or significant kidney, liver, or bleeding disorders typically require different approaches. For postsurgical cases, your veterinarian will decide if a short NSAID course is appropriate and will outline any lab monitoring needed.

Cost-saving tips:

• Right-size bottle: choose the smallest bottle that covers the prescribed course.
• Refill reminders: set alerts to avoid gaps before procedures.
• Multi-pet planning: keep each cat’s bottle and syringe separate to prevent mix-ups.
• Follow-up visits: share response notes to avoid unnecessary refills.
• Storage discipline: prevent waste by capping tightly and avoiding heat.

For condition-specific guidance, browse related categories such as Feline Arthritis, Feline Acute Pain, and Pain and Inflammation. To see more veterinary items, visit Pet Medications.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Indication fit: is an NSAID appropriate for my cat’s condition?
• Dose and duration: how many days, and what dose volume?
• Food guidance: should doses be given with meals?
• Monitoring plan: what signs should I watch for at home?
• Drug combinations: which medicines should be avoided during the course?
• Lab work: are baseline or follow-up tests recommended?
• Discontinuation: when should I stop and call the clinic?

Authoritative Sources

For full prescribing details and species-specific guidance, review the manufacturer’s veterinary information from Boehringer Ingelheim on Metacam; see the manufacturer’s site here for veterinary product information. For official Canadian product listings, consult Health Canada’s Drug Product Database search entry for meloxicam veterinary oral suspension; you can access the DPD listing through Health Canada’s database. For US label context on meloxicam veterinary products, see FDA resources such as DailyMed or animal drug databases; a general FDA label portal is available on DailyMed for reference.

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