Deracoxib Dosing for dogs and Cats By Weight
Important Safety Information
For postoperative pain in dogs: 3-4 mg/kg once daily as needed for up to 7 days.
For chronic use in dogs: 1-2 mg/kg once daily PO.
For cats: 1 mg/kg single dose PO.
No dosage has been reported for large animals.
Reference Source
Saunders Handbook of VETERINARY DRUGS, Page 238-239
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Standard Dosage Guidelines
Small Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs | PO | 3-4 mg/kg | Once daily as needed for up to 7 days (postoperative pain) |
| PO | 1-2 mg/kg | Once daily (chronic use) | |
| Cats | PO | 1 mg/kg | Single dose |
Large Animal Dosage
| Species | Route | Dosage | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horses | - | No dose reported | - |
| Cattle | - | No dose reported | - |
| Pigs | - | No dose reported | - |