Ensure your dog receives the correct Metacam (meloxicam) dosage with our easy-to-use online calculator. Simply enter your dog's weight, the Metacam concentration, and select the dosage type to get precise dosing instructions for pain and inflammation management. Ideal for pet owners and vets.
Formula:
The formula used to calculate your dog's Metacam (meloxicam) dosage is:
Dosage (mL) = (Dog Weight (kg) × Desired Dose (mg/kg)) / Metacam Concentration (mg/mL)
Where:
- Dog Weight (kg): Your dog's body weight in kilograms.
- Desired Dose (mg/kg): The specific meloxicam dose per kilogram of body weight.
- Initial Dose: 0.2 mg/kg (for the first day of treatment).
- Maintenance Dose: 0.1 mg/kg (for subsequent days).
- Metacam Concentration (mg/mL): The concentration of your Metacam oral suspension. Common concentrations are 1.5 mg/mL or 0.5 mg/mL.