Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Meclofenamic Acid is dosed at 1 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.509 (2026-08-01).. Meclofenamic Acid is used in dogs for Musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meclofenamic Acid in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Arquel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1 mg/kg | q24h | Maximum 5-7 days; not for chronic use | Musculoskeletal pain and inflammation | Weak | Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.509 (2026-08-01). |
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Non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor that reduces prostaglandin synthesis, providing anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects. Also inhibits lipoxygenase pathway.
GI ulceration common especially with prolonged use. Not recommended in dogs or cats (safer alternatives available). Primarily used in horses. Diarrhea is a frequent side effect.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Meclofenamic Acid dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 1 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Meclofenamic Acid in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Meclofenamic Acid in dogs include: Maximum 5-7 days; not for chronic use. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Meclofenamic Acid is indicated in dogs for: Musculoskeletal pain and inflammation.
These are general warnings for Meclofenamic Acid across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. GI ulceration common especially with prolonged use. Not recommended in dogs or cats (safer alternatives available). Primarily used in horses. Diarrhea is a frequent side effect.
Why a species-specific page? Meclofenamic Acid pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.