many thanks to you all for your ideas and help! You'll notice your newfHOWEND dog lover pals dogs are all DYIN from STRESS INDUCED AUTO-IMMUNE DIS- EASES a.k.a. The Puppy Wizard's Syndrome <{}: ~ ( ONLY liars, dog abusers, cowards and life-long incurable malignant maliciHOWES MENTAL CASES post their LIES INSANITY and ABUSE here <{}: ~ ( This information is being provided as a free public service to pet owners so that you can become aware of the known risks/dangers and symptoms/conditions caused by and associated with these NSAIDs [non steroid anti inflammatory drugs] per the FDA/CVM, because chances are that your trusted veterinarian will NOT be providing ANY of this information to you: FDA/CVM at: http://www.fda.gov/cvm/index/ade/ade_cum.htm _meta_CAM (meloxicam) made by Merial NOTE: unless otherwise noted, medical terminology from MedlinePlus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mplusdictionary.html DOGS/ORAL, report dated 3/01/05 Reviews:  565 Treated:  569 Reacted:  569 Died:         66 (11.68%) CONDITIONS/SYMPTOMS: ADIPSIA - loss of thirst ; also : abnormal and especially prolonged abstinence from the intake of fluids AGGRESSION ANAPHYLAXIS/TOID - hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting from sensitization following prior contact with the causative agent anaphylactic shock: an often severe and sometimes fatal systemic reaction in a susceptible individual upon a second exposure to a specific antigen (as wasp venom or penicillin) after previous sensitization that is characterized especially by respiratory symptoms, fainting, itching, and hives ANEMIA - a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume