Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Etodolac is used in cat for Pain and inflammation. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Etodolac in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: EtoGesic, Lodine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q24h | Short-term only; maximum 3-5 days | Pain and inflammation | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database |
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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 Withdrawn from US veterinary market but still used internationally.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-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? Etodolac 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.