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US brand names:EtoGesic, Lodine
Etodolac is dosed at 10–15 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per EtoGesic® (Etodolac) TABLETS FOR ORAL USE IN DOGS ONLY. Fort Dodge, IA: Fort Dodge Animal Health; 2004. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.518 (2026-08-01).. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Preferential COX-2 inhibitor that reduces prostaglandin synthesis, providing analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects with relatively less GI toxicity than non-selective NSAIDs.
GI ulceration, renal toxicity, and hepatotoxicity possible. Monitor for melena, vomiting, and inappetence. Contraindicated with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. Withdrawn from US veterinary market but still used internationally.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 10–15 mg/kg | q24h | Strong | EtoGesic® (Etodolac) TABLETS FOR ORAL USE IN DOGS ONLY. Fort Dodge, IA: Fort Dodge Animal Health; 2004. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.518 (2026-08-01). |
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