#cat-metacam-calculator {
max-width: 700px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 20px;
background: #ffffff;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ‘Arial’, sans-serif;
color: #333333;
box-sizing: border-box;
line-height: 1.5;
}
h2 {
text-align: center;
margin: 0 0 15px;
font-size: 1.5rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: #222222;
}
p {
text-align: center;
color: #666666;
font-size: 0.9rem;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.form-group {
margin-bottom: 20px;
position: relative;
}
label {
display: block;
margin-bottom: 6px;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: #333333;
}
input[type=”number”], select, #breed-input {
width: 100%;
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #dddddd;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 0.9rem;
box-sizing: border-box;
transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
input:focus, select:focus, #breed-input:focus {
border-color: #0073aa;
outline: none;
}
.autocomplete-list {
position: absolute;
width: 100%;
max-height: 150px;
overflow-y: auto;
background: #ffffff;
border: 1px solid #dddddd;
border-radius: 4px;
z-index: 10;
margin-top: 2px;
box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.autocomplete-item {
padding: 8px;
font-size: 0.9rem;
cursor: pointer;
}
.autocomplete-item:hover {
background: #f0f0f0;
}
.tooltip {
position: relative;
display: inline-block;
margin-left: 5px;
cursor: help;
}
.tooltip .tooltip-text {
visibility: hidden;
width: 200px;
background: #333333;
color: #ffffff;
text-align: center;
border-radius: 4px;
padding: 6px;
position: absolute;
z-index: 10;
bottom: 125%;
left: 50%;
transform: translateX(-50%);
opacity: 0;
transition: opacity 0.3s;
font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.tooltip:hover .tooltip-text {
visibility: visible;
opacity: 1;
}
.button-group {
display: flex;
gap: 12px;
justify-content: center;
margin: 20px 0;
}
button {
padding: 10px 20px;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-weight: 500;
transition: background 0.3s;
}
#calculate-btn {
background: #0073aa;
color: #ffffff;
}
#calculate-btn:hover {
background: #005177;
}
#reset-btn {
background: #6c757d;
color: #ffffff;
}
#reset-btn:hover {
background: #5a6268;
}
#copy-btn {
background: #28a745;
color: #ffffff;
}
#copy-btn:hover {
background: #218838;
}
#result {
margin-top: 20px;
padding: 15px;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 0.9rem;
line-height: 1.6;
min-height: 30px;
}
#result.success {
background: #e6f4ea;
border: 1px solid #28a745;
}
#result.error {
background: #f8d7da;
border: 1px solid #dc3545;
}
.warnings {
margin-top: 15px;
font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.warnings ul {
padding-left: 20px;
}
noscript {
display: block;
color: #dc3545;
text-align: center;
margin-top: 15px;
font-size: 0.9rem;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
#cat-metacam-calculator {
margin: 10px;
padding: 15px;
}
h2 {
font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.button-group {
flex-direction: column;
}
button {
width: 100%;
}
}
Weight: ${weight} ${weightUnitVal}
Dosage Type: ${dosageTypeVal === ‘initial’ ? ‘Initial Dose (0.1 mg/kg)’ : ‘Maintenance Dose (0.05 mg/kg)’}
Metacam Concentration: ${concentrationVal} mg/mL
Meloxicam per Dose: ${meloxicamMg.toFixed(3)} mg
Metacam Volume per Dose: ${volumeMl.toFixed(3)} mL
Metacam Dosage Calculator for Cats
Calculate the safe Metacam dosage for your cat. Always consult a veterinarian before administering NSAIDs.
Pounds (lb)
Kilograms (kg)
Initial Dose (0.1 mg/kg)
Maintenance Dose (0.05 mg/kg)
0.5 mg/mL
1.5 mg/mL
Enter your cat’s weight, dosage type, and Metacam concentration, then click “Calculate”.
JavaScript is disabled. Please enable it to use the calculator.
(function() {
// Encapsulate to avoid WordPress conflicts
const calculator = document.getElementById(‘cat-metacam-calculator’);
if (!calculator) return;
const form = document.getElementById(‘calc-form’);
const breedInput = document.getElementById(‘breed-input’);
const breedValue = document.getElementById(‘breed-value’);
const autocompleteList = document.getElementById(‘autocomplete-list’);
const weightInput = document.getElementById(‘weight’);
const weightUnit = document.getElementById(‘weight-unit’);
const dosageType = document.getElementById(‘dosage-type’);
const concentration = document.getElementById(‘concentration’);
const resultDiv = document.getElementById(‘result’);
const breeds = [
{ name: ‘Abyssinian’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘American Shorthair’, lifespan: [15, 20] },
{ name: ‘American Wirehair’, lifespan: [14, 18] },
{ name: ‘Australian Mist’, lifespan: [12, 16] },
{ name: ‘Balinese’, lifespan: [12, 18] },
{ name: ‘Bengal’, lifespan: [12, 16] },
{ name: ‘Birman’, lifespan: [12, 16] },
{ name: ‘Bombay’, lifespan: [12, 18] },
{ name: ‘British Shorthair’, lifespan: [12, 17] },
{ name: ‘Burmese’, lifespan: [14, 18] },
{ name: ‘Burmilla’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Chartreux’, lifespan: [11, 15] },
{ name: ‘Chausie’, lifespan: [12, 14] },
{ name: ‘Cheetoh’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Colorpoint Shorthair’, lifespan: [12, 16] },
{ name: ‘Cornish Rex’, lifespan: [11, 15] },
{ name: ‘Cymric’, lifespan: [8, 14] },
{ name: ‘Devon Rex’, lifespan: [9, 15] },
{ name: ‘Donskoy’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Egyptian Mau’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘European Shorthair’, lifespan: [12, 18] },
{ name: ‘Exotic Shorthair’, lifespan: [8, 15] },
{ name: ‘Foldex’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Havana Brown’, lifespan: [10, 15] },
{ name: ‘Highlander’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Himalayan’, lifespan: [9, 15] },
{ name: ‘Japanese Bobtail’, lifespan: [15, 18] },
{ name: ‘Javanese’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Khao Manee’, lifespan: [10, 15] },
{ name: ‘Korat’, lifespan: [12, 18] },
{ name: ‘Kurilian Bobtail’, lifespan: [15, 20] },
{ name: ‘LaPerm’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Lykoi’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Maine Coon’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Manx’, lifespan: [8, 14] },
{ name: ‘Mekong Bobtail’, lifespan: [12, 18] },
{ name: ‘Minuet (Napoleon)’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Minskin’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Mixed/Other’, lifespan: [12, 18] },
{ name: ‘Munchkin’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Norwegian Forest Cat’, lifespan: [12, 16] },
{ name: ‘Ocicat’, lifespan: [12, 18] },
{ name: ‘Ojos Azules’, lifespan: [10, 12] },
{ name: ‘Oriental’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Persian’, lifespan: [12, 17] },
{ name: ‘Peterbald’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Pixiebob’, lifespan: [13, 15] },
{ name: ‘Ragdoll’, lifespan: [12, 17] },
{ name: ‘Russian Blue’, lifespan: [15, 20] },
{ name: ‘Safari’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Savannah’, lifespan: [12, 20] },
{ name: ‘Scottish Fold’, lifespan: [11, 14] },
{ name: ‘Selkirk Rex’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Serengeti’, lifespan: [10, 15] },
{ name: ‘Siamese’, lifespan: [12, 20] },
{ name: ‘Siberian’, lifespan: [11, 18] },
{ name: ‘Singapura’, lifespan: [11, 15] },
{ name: ‘Sokoke’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Somali’, lifespan: [11, 16] },
{ name: ‘Sphynx’, lifespan: [8, 12] },
{ name: ‘Thai’, lifespan: [12, 16] },
{ name: ‘Tonkinese’, lifespan: [12, 16] },
{ name: ‘Toybob’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Turkish Angora’, lifespan: [12, 18] },
{ name: ‘Turkish Van’, lifespan: [12, 17] },
{ name: ‘Ukrainian Levkoy’, lifespan: [12, 15] },
{ name: ‘Van Kedisi’, lifespan: [12, 17] },
{ name: ‘York Chocolate’, lifespan: [13, 15] }
];
function populateAutocomplete(query = ”) {
autocompleteList.innerHTML = ”;
const filteredBreeds = breeds.filter(b => b.name.toLowerCase().includes(query.toLowerCase()));
filteredBreeds.forEach(breed => {
const item = document.createElement(‘div’);
item.className = ‘autocomplete-item’;
item.textContent = breed.name;
item.setAttribute(‘role’, ‘option’);
item.addEventListener(‘click’, () => {
breedInput.value = breed.name;
breedValue.value = breed.name;
autocompleteList.innerHTML = ”;
});
autocompleteList.appendChild(item);
});
}
breedInput.addEventListener(‘input’, () => {
populateAutocomplete(breedInput.value);
});
breedInput.addEventListener(‘focus’, () => {
populateAutocomplete(breedInput.value);
});
document.addEventListener(‘click’, (e) => {
if (!breedInput.contains(e.target) && !autocompleteList.contains(e.target)) {
autocompleteList.innerHTML = ”;
}
});
function calculate() {
resultDiv.className = ”;
resultDiv.innerHTML = ”;
try {
const breedName = breedValue.value || breedInput.value || ‘Mixed/Other’;
const weight = parseFloat(weightInput.value) || 0;
const weightUnitVal = weightUnit.value;
const dosageTypeVal = dosageType.value;
const concentrationVal = parseFloat(concentration.value);
if (weight b.name.toLowerCase() === breedName.toLowerCase()) || breeds.find(b => b.name === ‘Mixed/Other’);
let weightKg = weightUnitVal === ‘kg’ ? weight : weight / 2.20462;
// Check minimum weight
let warnings = [];
if (weightKg < 1) {
warnings.push('Warning: Weight is below 1 kg. Metacam dosing is risky for cats under 1 kg; consult your vet.');
}
// Calculate dosage
const dosageRate = dosageTypeVal === 'initial' ? 0.1 : 0.05;
const meloxicamMg = weightKg * dosageRate;
const volumeMl = meloxicamMg / concentrationVal;
resultDiv.innerHTML = `
Breed: ${breed.name}Weight: ${weight} ${weightUnitVal}
Dosage Type: ${dosageTypeVal === ‘initial’ ? ‘Initial Dose (0.1 mg/kg)’ : ‘Maintenance Dose (0.05 mg/kg)’}
Metacam Concentration: ${concentrationVal} mg/mL
Meloxicam per Dose: ${meloxicamMg.toFixed(3)} mg
Metacam Volume per Dose: ${volumeMl.toFixed(3)} mL
Important:
`;
resultDiv.className = ‘success’;
document.getElementById(‘copy-btn’).addEventListener(‘click’, () => {
const text = `
Metacam Dosage for Cats Results
Breed: ${breed.name}
Weight: ${weight} ${weightUnitVal}
Dosage Type: ${dosageTypeVal === ‘initial’ ? ‘Initial Dose (0.1 mg/kg)’ : ‘Maintenance Dose (0.05 mg/kg)’}
Metacam Concentration: ${concentrationVal} mg/mL
Meloxicam per Dose: ${meloxicamMg.toFixed(3)} mg
Metacam Volume per Dose: ${volumeMl.toFixed(3)} mL
Important:
${warnings.length ? warnings.map(w => `- ${w}`).join(‘\n’) : ‘- Dosage appears within standard range for cats ≥1 kg.’}
– Metacam requires veterinary prescription and supervision.
– Monitor for side effects (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy).
– Do not use in cats with kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal issues without vet approval.
`.trim();
navigator.clipboard.writeText(text).then(() => {
alert(‘Results copied to clipboard!’);
}).catch(() => {
alert(‘Failed to copy results. Please copy manually.’);
});
});
} catch (error) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = `Error: ${error.message}`;
resultDiv.className = ‘error’;
}
}
function reset() {
form.reset();
breedInput.value = ”;
breedValue.value = ”;
autocompleteList.innerHTML = ”;
resultDiv.className = ”;
resultDiv.innerHTML = ‘Enter your cat’s weight, dosage type, and Metacam concentration, then click “Calculate”.’;
weightInput.focus();
}
document.getElementById(‘calculate-btn’).addEventListener(‘click’, calculate);
document.getElementById(‘reset-btn’).addEventListener(‘click’, reset);
form.addEventListener(‘keypress’, (e) => {
if (e.key === ‘Enter’ && e.target.tagName !== ‘BUTTON’) {
e.preventDefault();
calculate();
}
});
})();
-
${warnings.length ? warnings.map(w => `
- ${w} `).join(”) : ‘
- Dosage appears within standard range for cats ≥1 kg. ‘}
- Metacam requires veterinary prescription and supervision.
- Monitor for side effects (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy).
- Do not use in cats with kidney, liver, or gastrointestinal issues without vet approval.