Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Robenacoxib is dosed at 1–2.4 mg/kg PO q24h in cats, per Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1153 (2026-08-01).. Robenacoxib is used in cats for Perioperative pain. Routes documented in cats: PO, SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Robenacoxib in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Onsior
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2.4 mg/kg | q24h | Maximum 3 days (oral, cats) | Perioperative pain | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1153 (2026-08-01). |
| SC | 2 mg/kg | q24h | Up to 3 days | Perioperative pain | Strong | Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.1153 (2026-08-01). |
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Highly selective COX-2 inhibitor with short plasma half-life but prolonged tissue residence at sites of inflammation.
One of few NSAIDs approved for cats (short-term use, max 3 days oral in cats). Monitor renal/hepatic function. Not with other NSAIDs.
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 dose ranges in cats, with cited source references: PO 1–2.4 mg/kg q24h; SC 2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Robenacoxib in cats: PO, SC.
Cited course lengths for Robenacoxib in cats include: Maximum 3 days (oral, cats); Up to 3 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Robenacoxib is indicated in cats for: Perioperative pain.
These are general warnings for Robenacoxib across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. One of few NSAIDs approved for cats (short-term use, max 3 days oral in cats). Monitor renal/hepatic function. Not with other NSAIDs.
Why a species-specific page? Robenacoxib 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.