Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cimicoxib is used in cat for Not approved for cats. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cimicoxib in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cimalgex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0 N/A | N/A | N/A | Not approved for cats | Extrapolated | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. Provides anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects with improved GI safety over non-selective NSAIDs.
Dogs only (European approval). Monitor hepatic and renal function. Do not combine with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. GI signs possible.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Cimicoxib pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.