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US brand names:Pardale-V, Tylenol
Central COX inhibitor and cannabinoid receptor modulator. Analgesic and antipyretic without significant anti-inflammatory activity. Exact mechanism debated.
TOXIC TO CATS — even single dose can be fatal (methemoglobinemia, hepatic necrosis). Dogs: hepatotoxic at high doses. Only use veterinary-specific products with codeine in dogs.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Chicken (Poultry) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | TOXIC TO CATS at any dose | TOXIC | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.34 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.34' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.7; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.7. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 10–15 mg/kg | q8-12h | Moderate | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.320 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.320' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.304; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.304. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, |
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