Ketoprofen for Degus
Pocket Pet · Octodon degus · typical adult weight 0.17–0.30 kg
Ketoprofen is dosed at 2 mg/kg SC every 12 hours for five days in degus, per Correa LA, Espinoza A, Aleuy OA, Soto-Gamboa M. Cesarean surgery and ovariohysterectomy in a precocial rodent Octodon degus. Austral Journal of Veterinary Science. 2023;55:155-166. DOI: 10.4206/ajvs.553.01 URL: https://ajvs.cl/index.php/ajvs/article/download/281/206. Ketoprofen is used in degus for Post-operative anti-inflammatory after cesarean section / OVH. Routes documented in degus: SC. A typical adult degu weighs 0.17–0.30 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketoprofen in degus, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ketofen
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2 mg/kg | every 12 hours for five days | Post-operative anti-inflammatory after cesarean section / OVH | Weak | Correa LA, Espinoza A, Aleuy OA, Soto-Gamboa M. Cesarean surgery and ovariohysterectomy in a precocial rodent Octodon degus. Austral Journal of Veterinary Science. 2023;55:155-166. DOI: 10.4206/ajvs.553.01 URL: https://ajvs.cl/index.php/ajvs/article/download/281/206 |
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Mechanism of action
Non-selective COX inhibitor with potential lipoxygenase inhibitory activity. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic.
Side effects & warnings
Short-term use only (3-5 days). GI ulceration risk. Avoid with other NSAIDs. Not approved for cats in all jurisdictions. Monitor renal function.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for degus may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dose of Ketoprofen for Degus?
Ketoprofen dose range in degus, with cited source references: SC 2 mg/kg every 12 hours for five days.
How is Ketoprofen administered in Degus?
Documented routes for Ketoprofen in degus: SC.
What conditions does Ketoprofen treat in Degus?
Ketoprofen is indicated in degus for: Post-operative anti-inflammatory after cesarean section / OVH.
What are the side effects of Ketoprofen in Degus?
These are general warnings for Ketoprofen across species; consult the degu dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Short-term use only (3-5 days). GI ulceration risk. Avoid with other NSAIDs. Not approved for cats in all jurisdictions. Monitor renal function.
Other Analgesic drugs with degu dosing
Ketoprofen dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Ketoprofen pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in degus — 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.