Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Mavacoxib is used in dog for Osteoarthritis (long-term). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Mavacoxib in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Trocoxil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2 mg/kg | Day 0, Day 14, then monthly (max 7 doses) | Maximum 6.5 months continuous treatment | Osteoarthritis (long-term) | Strong | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Selective COX-2 inhibitor with extremely long half-life (44 days in dogs). Once-monthly dosing after initial loading.
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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.