Mavacoxib for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Mavacoxib is used in cat for Not approved for cats. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mavacoxib in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Trocoxil
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0 N/A | N/A | N/A | Not approved for cats | Extrapolated | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Selective COX-2 inhibitor with extremely long half-life (44 days in dogs). Once-monthly dosing after initial loading.
Side effects & warnings
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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other NSAID drugs with cat dosing
Mavacoxib dosing in other species
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 cat — 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.