Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Meclofenamic Acid is used in dog for Musculoskeletal pain and inflammation. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Meclofenamic Acid in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; FDA openFDA Adverse Event Database |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.