Ketoprofen for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Ketoprofen is used in dog for Postoperative pain. Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketoprofen in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ketofen
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 1–2 mg/kg | Single dose | Max 5 days total | Postoperative pain | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Analgesic drugs with dog 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 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.