In veterinary medicine, as in human medicine, the most common cause of impaired mobility in dogs is osteoarthritis. This can range in severity from slight stiffness to extreme lameness. The main principles of management of osteoarthritis, as with people, are the relief of pain and the control of inflammation (swelling of the joint), to try to keep the joint working, alongside a sensible and controlled weight and exercise programme.
In dogs, identification of pain may be difficult as even affected dogs may behave in a largely normal way. Signs may be subtle including excessive licking, reluctance to play, or difficulty in climbing stairs. Vetmedica supports a combined approach of appropriate therapies to tackle osteoarthritis, centred on reducing pain and inflammation within the joint.
Active Ingredient
Meloxicam 1.5mg per ml
Directions
Do not administer to pregnant or lactating bitches in the last third of pregnancy.
Shake well before use.
Should be admistered mixed with food.
On the first day of treatment, a single dose of 0.2mg/kg or 0.2mg/2.2lbs of bodyweight should be given. Treatment is to be continued once daily by oral administration (at 24 hour intervals) at a maintenance dose of 0.1mg/kg or 0.1mg/2.2lbs of bodyweight.
Initial dose 0.2mg/kg or 0.2/2.2lbs of bodyweight: 2 drops/kg or 2 drops/2.2lbs, or, 1 ml/7.5kg or 1 ml/16lbs of bodyweight.
Maintenance dose 0.1mg/kg or 0.2/2.2lbs bodyweight: 1 drop/kg or 1 drop/2.2lbs, or, 1ml/15kg or 1 ml/33 lbs of bodyweight.
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