Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Piroxicam Compounded Oral is used in dog for Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC/urothelial carcinoma), Squamous cell carcinoma (palliative). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Piroxicam Compounded Oral in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Feldene Vet Compounded
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.3 mg/kg | q24-48h | Long-term palliative; GI protectants recommended concurrently | Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC/urothelial carcinoma) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; JAVMA TCC Treatment Review |
| PO | 0.3 mg/kg | q24-48h | Long-term palliative; monitor renal values and for GI bleeding | Squamous cell carcinoma (palliative) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed; Veterinary Oncology Textbooks |
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Non-selective COX inhibitor with anti-proliferative and anti-angiogenic properties used as adjunctive treatment for transitional cell carcinoma and other tumors.
GI ulceration risk significant — use with misoprostol or omeprazole. Monitor BUN/creatinine. Every-other-day dosing common to reduce toxicity. Not for cats.
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? Piroxicam Compounded Oral 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.