Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Robenacoxib is dosed at 1–2 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.377 (2026-08-01).. Robenacoxib is used in dogs for Perioperative pain. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Robenacoxib in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–2 mg/kg | q24h | Up to 3 days | Perioperative pain | Strong | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.377 (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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Robenacoxib dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 1–2 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Robenacoxib in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Robenacoxib in dogs include: Up to 3 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Robenacoxib is indicated in dogs for: Perioperative pain.
These are general warnings for Robenacoxib across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — 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.