Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cimicoxib is dosed at 2 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.101 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.101' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.85; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.85. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705. Cimicoxib is used in dogs for Osteoarthritis, perioperative pain. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cimicoxib in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term for OA; 3-7 days perioperative | Osteoarthritis, perioperative pain | Strong |
| Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.101 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.101' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.85; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.85. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |
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| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.101 | 2 mg/kg p.o. q24h administered with or without food |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cimicoxib dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cimicoxib in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Cimicoxib in dogs include: Long-term for OA; 3-7 days perioperative. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Cimicoxib is indicated in dogs for: Osteoarthritis, perioperative pain.
These are general warnings for Cimicoxib across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dogs only (European approval). Monitor hepatic and renal function. Do not combine with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. GI signs possible.
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 dogs — 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.