Carprofen for Mouses
Pocket Pet · Mus musculus · typical adult weight 0.02–0.04 kg
Carprofen is dosed at 10 mg/kg PO See source in mouses, per Ingrao JC, Johnson R, Tor E, Gu Y, Litman M, Turner PV. Aqueous stability and oral pharmacokinetics of meloxicam and carprofen in male C57BL/6 mice. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2013 Sep;52(5):553-559. PMID: 24041210; PMCID: PMC3784660. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3784660/. Carprofen (Analgesic) has cited veterinary dosing for mouses. Routes documented in mouses: PO. A typical adult mouse weighs 0.02–0.04 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Carprofen in mouses, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Rimadyl, Novox
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10 mg/kg | See source | — | Weak | Ingrao JC, Johnson R, Tor E, Gu Y, Litman M, Turner PV. Aqueous stability and oral pharmacokinetics of meloxicam and carprofen in male C57BL/6 mice. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci. 2013 Sep;52(5):553-559. PMID: 24041210; PMCID: PMC3784660. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3784660/ |
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Mechanism of action
Preferentially inhibits COX-2, reducing prostaglandin synthesis at sites of inflammation while relatively sparing COX-1 (GI, renal, platelet).
Side effects & warnings
Hepatotoxicity reported (especially Labrador Retrievers). Monitor liver enzymes. GI ulceration risk. Avoid in cats (limited safety data). Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for mouses may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Carprofen for Mouses?
Carprofen dose range in mouses, with cited source references: PO 10 mg/kg See source.
How is Carprofen administered in Mouses?
Documented routes for Carprofen in mouses: PO.
What are the side effects of Carprofen in Mouses?
These are general warnings for Carprofen across species; consult the mouse dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hepatotoxicity reported (especially Labrador Retrievers). Monitor liver enzymes. GI ulceration risk. Avoid in cats (limited safety data). Not for use with other NSAIDs.
Other Analgesic drugs with mouse dosing
Carprofen dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Carprofen pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in mouses — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.