Renée Fabian is Lead Editor for Pet Health at Forbes Advisor. She has over 10 years experience as a journalist and editor covering pet and human health topics. Renée previously worked as senior pet ...

Meloxicam (brand names: Alloxate, Loxicom, Meloxidyl, Meloxivet, Metacam, Mobic, Ostilox, Vivlodex) is a medicine used in dogs and cats for pain and inflammation (swelling) relief of muscles and bones ...

To learn more about the use of meloxicam for treating OA, RA, and JIA, see the “What is meloxicam used for?” section below. * Meloxicam may also be used to treat certain conditions in dogs and cats.

Meloxicam is a generic prescription drug approved for pain relief in certain animals, including dogs. Meloxicam belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS) drug class. You may be able to ...