Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Robenacoxib is used in dog for Perioperative pain. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Robenacoxib in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Onsior
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q24h | Up to 3 days | Perioperative pain | Strong | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.