Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Mavacoxib is used in cats for Not approved for cats. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mavacoxib in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Trocoxil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | See the cited source for the printed regimen | N/A | Not approved for cats | Extrapolated | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.263 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.263' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.247; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.247. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |
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Dogs only (EU-approved). Very long half-life — cannot rapidly discontinue if adverse effects. Not for dogs <12 months or <5kg. Monitor hepatic/renal. Maximum 7 doses (6.5 months).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Mavacoxib dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO See the cited source for the printed regimen N/A. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Mavacoxib in cats: PO.
Mavacoxib is indicated in cats for: Not approved for cats.
These are general warnings for Mavacoxib across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dogs only (EU-approved). Very long half-life — cannot rapidly discontinue if adverse effects. Not for dogs <12 months or <5kg. Monitor hepatic/renal. Maximum 7 doses (6.5 months).
Why a species-specific page? Mavacoxib pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.