Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Firocoxib Injection is used in dog for Peri-operative pain management, Post-operative analgesia (when NPO). Routes documented in dog: IV, SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Firocoxib Injection in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Previcox Injectable
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 5 mg/kg | Single IV dose pre-operatively | Single dose; transition to oral firocoxib when eating | Peri-operative pain management | Moderate | Previcox Injectable Label; AAHA Pain Management Guidelines |
| SC | 5 mg/kg | Single dose | Single dose; switch to oral NSAID when eating resumes | Post-operative analgesia (when NPO) | Moderate | Previcox Injectable Label |
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Selective COX-2 inhibitor providing anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects with reduced GI and renal prostaglandin interference compared to non-selective NSAIDs.
For peri-operative pain management when oral route not available. Single injection, transition to oral NSAID when able. Do not combine with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Firocoxib Injection 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.