Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Firocoxib Chewable is dosed at 5 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Previcox® [product label]. Duluth, GA: Merial; 2012. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.554 (2026-08-01).. Firocoxib Chewable is used in dogs for Osteoarthritis. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Firocoxib Chewable in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Previcox
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term with monitoring | Osteoarthritis | Strong | Previcox® [product label]. Duluth, GA: Merial; 2012. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.554 (2026-08-01). |
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Highly selective COX-2 inhibitor (coxib class). Veterinary-specific formulation for canine osteoarthritis and perioperative pain.
FDA-approved for dogs. Not for cats. GI, renal, hepatic risks as with all NSAIDs. Chewable flavored tablet. Monitor liver/kidney values.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Firocoxib Chewable dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 5 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Firocoxib Chewable in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Firocoxib Chewable in dogs include: Long-term with monitoring. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Firocoxib Chewable is indicated in dogs for: Osteoarthritis.
These are general warnings for Firocoxib Chewable across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. FDA-approved for dogs. Not for cats. GI, renal, hepatic risks as with all NSAIDs. Chewable flavored tablet. Monitor liver/kidney values.
Why a species-specific page? Firocoxib Chewable 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.