Rivaroxaban for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Rivaroxaban is used in dog for Thromboembolism prevention. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Rivaroxaban in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Xarelto
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q24h | Long-term; investigational | Thromboembolism prevention | Weak | Veterinary Hematology Literature Review |
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Mechanism of action
Direct, selective factor Xa inhibitor that blocks the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin, preventing fibrin clot formation.
Side effects & warnings
Bleeding risk. No reliable reversal agent in veterinary practice. Monitor for occult bleeding. Limited canine pharmacokinetic data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Rivaroxaban dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Rivaroxaban 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.