Meloxicam has been widely used over the years to help dogs with arthritis and other inflammatory disorders. Meloxicam is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) which inhibits enzymes that produce inflammation and pain. These enzymes are called COX-1 and COX-2. Meloxicam has been available in generic human tablets and an expensive brand name suspension called Metacam. Now VetRxDirect is carrying a less expensive version of a meloxicam suspension called Meloxidyl.
Meloxidyl is now available at VetRxDirect Pet Pharmacy.
Meloxidyl contains 1.5 mg of meloxicam per 1 mL of the suspension. It is more convenient and easy to give your dog than the meloxicam tablets. With the suspension, you can easily place the medication in the pet’s food or directly into their mouth. Meloxidyl will make your dog’s meloxicam suspension much more affordable. If you’d like to save some money on meloxicam, talk to your veterinarian about switching to Meloxidyl suspension.
| Product | Strengths Available | Cost |
| Meloxicam tablets | 7.5 mg and 15 mg |  |
| Meloxidyl oral suspension | 1.5 mg/mL | |
| Metacam oral Suspension | 0.5 mg/mL and 1.5 mg/mL | |
Indicates relative pricing, with more paw prints showing greater cost of the product.
For more information on meloxicam and other NSAID’s, see our article titled, “Important Information about NSAID’s for Pets.”
What are your thoughts on trying less expensive options for your pet’s medications? Has your pet been prescribed meloxicam before? Would you try Meloxidyl? Leave a reply below.