Ketoprofen for Eastern Box Turtles
Reptile · Terrapene carolina · typical adult weight 0.30–0.60 kg
Ketoprofen is dosed at 2 mg/kg IM SID for 3 days in eastern box turtles, per Systemic Exophiala equina infection in an Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina): a case report and literature review. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023. DOI 10.3389/fvets.2023.1158393; PMID 37252397; PMCID PMC10213272. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10213272/. Ketoprofen is used in eastern box turtles for Empiric analgesia / NSAID (suspected caseous abscess). Routes documented in eastern box turtles: IM. A typical adult eastern box turtle weighs 0.30–0.60 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Ketoprofen in eastern box turtles, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Ketofen
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 2 mg/kg | SID for 3 days | Empiric analgesia / NSAID (suspected caseous abscess) | Anecdotal | Systemic Exophiala equina infection in an Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina): a case report and literature review. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023. DOI 10.3389/fvets.2023.1158393; PMID 37252397; PMCID PMC10213272. URL: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10213272/ |
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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 eastern box turtles 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 Eastern Box Turtles?
Ketoprofen dose range in eastern box turtles, with cited source references: IM 2 mg/kg SID for 3 days.
How is Ketoprofen administered in Eastern Box Turtles?
Documented routes for Ketoprofen in eastern box turtles: IM.
What conditions does Ketoprofen treat in Eastern Box Turtles?
Ketoprofen is indicated in eastern box turtles for: Empiric analgesia / NSAID (suspected caseous abscess).
What are the side effects of Ketoprofen in Eastern Box Turtles?
These are general warnings for Ketoprofen across species; consult the eastern box turtle 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 eastern box turtle 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 eastern box turtles — 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.