Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.489, Etodolac monograph spanning p.489-490; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 | ORIGINAL SOURCE THE BOOK CITES (2026-08-20): the dose row carries superscript 2 — "10 - 15 mg/kg PO once daily2. Dogs less than 5 kg VETERINARY-" — which resolves in the monograph's own reference list to: EtoGesic® (Etodolac) TABLETS FOR ORAL USE IN DOGS ONLY. Fort Dodge, IA: Fort Dodge Animal Health; 2004. This records what the handbook attributes the figure to. It is NOT a statement that the reference was read or that it validates the dose.. Etodolac is used in dogs for Osteoarthritis pain and inflammation. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Etodolac in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: EtoGesic, Lodine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–15 mg/kg | q24h |
| Chronic use for osteoarthritis; monitor renal/hepatic function |
| Osteoarthritis pain and inflammation |
| 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.489, Etodolac monograph spanning p.489-490; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 | ORIGINAL SOURCE THE BOOK CITES (2026-08-20): the dose row carries superscript 2 — "10 - 15 mg/kg PO once daily2. Dogs less than 5 kg VETERINARY-" — which resolves in the monograph's own reference list to: EtoGesic® (Etodolac) TABLETS FOR ORAL USE IN DOGS ONLY. Fort Dodge, IA: Fort Dodge Animal Health; 2004. This records what the handbook attributes the figure to. It is NOT a statement that the reference was read or that it validates the dose. |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–15 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.336 | • 10-15 mg/kg once daily PO or 10-15 mg/kg injection SQ as a single dorsoscapular |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Etodolac dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 10–15 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Etodolac in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Etodolac in dogs include: Chronic use for osteoarthritis; monitor renal/hepatic function. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Etodolac is indicated in dogs for: Osteoarthritis pain and inflammation.
These are general warnings for Etodolac across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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.
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 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.