Actually, Meloxicam manufactures a different formulation specifically for canines. See - http://canigivemydog.com/?s=Meloxicam For info on Deramaxx (Deracoxib) which is made specifically for canines. See - http://www.deramaxx.com/home/default.asp?page=0_0 Paula, 306 days and counting Home of 2012 GSDCA Dual Title EXCELLENT Award Recipient, 2 Time AKC JAM/AOE, International Champion, Canadian Champion, & American Silver Grand Champion, Asgard Harley Davidson, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Original Version), 1st male GSD Grand Champion. 2010 #1 GSD in California, Lifetime #1 GSD in Michigan, 2010 #1 GSD male in USA (AKC GCH Stats), 2011 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Invitee, Lifetime AKC Eukanuba Invitee. 2 Time Cruft's Invitee. ---------- Original Message ---------- Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2012 10:39:39 -0800 (PST) From: MORGAN LEWIS <shadowland22000@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: Re: MEDICAL QUESTION Deramaxx and Meloxicam are both NSAIDS similar to Aleev. Both are approved for canine use, and are considered safe and effective. BUT both may have serious side effects - digestive system, kidneys or liver. It is always important in these situations to watch your dogs carefully for any changes in appetite and sluggishness. Just as with humans and medications; there are always risk of side effects, but we can not allow the POSSIBILITY of side effects to prevent either us or our beloved pets a pain free life. Keep the dosage high enough to keep the pain minimal, but as low as possible to prevent unwanted side effects. Warning, as with humans; some does can not tolerate these meds periods. Keep plenty of water available at all times. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2012. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================