What Veterinarians Should Tell Clients About Pain Control and Their Pets
it looks like nsaids are approved by fda for use in cats so it is used off label like ivermectin is used off label in dogs for demodex
more info from fda
Treating Pain in Your Dog
every pet owner should read the above before giving nsaids to your dogs
medical insert for metacam for cats
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AnimalV.../UCM050397.pdf
I always thought tramadol was used for pain in cats but I will check with my client who is a cat doctor only as she specializes in cats.