Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Robenacoxib Injectable is dosed at 2 mg/kg SC once SC in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1153 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1126, Robenacoxib monograph spanning p.1124-1126; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Robenacoxib Injectable is used in cats for Perioperative pain. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Robenacoxib Injectable in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Onsior Injectable
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 2 mg/kg | once SC | Single dose | Perioperative pain | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1153 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.1126, Robenacoxib monograph spanning p.1124-1126; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | SC | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.377 | 2 mg/kg s.c. q24h for a maximum of 2 doses; 1-2 mg/ kg p.o. q24h. Monitoring of long term treatm |
| 1–2.4 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.742 | • 1-2.4 mg/kg PO once per day. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Highly selective COX-2 inhibitor with preferential distribution to inflamed tissue (tissue-selective). Injectable form for perioperative use.
FDA-approved for cats and dogs (perioperative pain). Single SC dose. Very COX-2 selective. Short plasma half-life but long tissue duration. One of few injectable NSAIDs approved for cats.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Robenacoxib Injectable dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC 2 mg/kg once SC. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Robenacoxib Injectable in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Robenacoxib Injectable in cats include: Single dose. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Robenacoxib Injectable is indicated in cats for: Perioperative pain.
These are general warnings for Robenacoxib Injectable across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. FDA-approved for cats and dogs (perioperative pain). Single SC dose. Very COX-2 selective. Short plasma half-life but long tissue duration. One of few injectable NSAIDs approved for cats.
Why a species-specific page? Robenacoxib Injectable pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.