Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ketoprofen is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg SC Single dose in dogs, per Narito T, Sato R, Tomizawa N et al. (2006) Safety of reduced dosage ketoprofen for long term oral administration in dogs. American Journal of Veterinary Research 67, 1115-1120 doi:10.2460/ajvr.67.7.1115 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.237 (2026-08-01).. Ketoprofen is used in dogs for Postoperative pain. Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketoprofen in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Ketofen
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1–2 mg/kg | Single dose | Max 5 days total | Postoperative pain | Moderate | Narito T, Sato R, Tomizawa N et al. (2006) Safety of reduced dosage ketoprofen for long term oral administration in dogs. American Journal of Veterinary Research 67, 1115-1120 doi:10.2460/ajvr.67.7.1115 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.237 (2026-08-01). |
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Non-selective COX inhibitor with potential lipoxygenase inhibitory activity. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic.
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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Ketoprofen dose range in dogs, with cited source references: SC 1–2 mg/kg Single dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Ketoprofen in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Ketoprofen in dogs include: Max 5 days total. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Ketoprofen is indicated in dogs for: Postoperative pain.
These are general warnings for Ketoprofen across species; consult the dog 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.
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 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.