Cimicoxib for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cimicoxib is used in dog for Osteoarthritis, perioperative pain. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cimicoxib in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Cimalgex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term for OA; 3-7 days perioperative | Osteoarthritis, perioperative pain | Strong | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. Provides anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects with improved GI safety over non-selective NSAIDs.
Side effects & warnings
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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other NSAID drugs with dog dosing
Cimicoxib dosing in other species
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 dog — 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.