Metacam Dosage Calculator for Dogs

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Use your dog's most recent weigh-in. When in doubt, round down.
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The 1.5 mg/mL bottle is the most common. The 0.5 mg/mL formulation is used for small dogs and puppies. Tablet options are also available in some markets.
Day 1 dose (mg)Small to medium dog dose
4mg

Loading dose on the first day of treatment

Day 2+ dose (mg)2mg
Day 1 volume (mL)2.67mL
Day 2+ volume (mL)1.33mL
Day 1 loading dose (mg)4
Day 2+ maintenance dose (mg)2

Day 1 loading dose: 4.00 mg | Day 2+ maintenance: 2.00 mg

  • The Day 1 loading dose for a 20 kg dog is 4.00 mg. From Day 2 onward the maintenance dose drops to 2.00 mg once daily.
  • Using the standard 1.5 mg/mL suspension: draw 2.67 mL on Day 1 and 1.33 mL each day after.

Next stepAdminister Metacam with food to reduce the chance of stomach upset. If vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy or loss of appetite occur, stop dosing and contact your veterinarian immediately.

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