Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tepoxalin Chewable is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO Loading dose day 1 (20mg/kg); then 10mg/kg q24h in dogs, per Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.791 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.791' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.763; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.763. — SOURCE EDITION: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855. Tepoxalin Chewable is used in dogs for Osteoarthritis, Post-surgical inflammation. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Tepoxalin Chewable in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zubrin Chewable
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | Loading dose day 1 (20mg/kg); then 10mg/kg q24h | Loading dose day 1; then daily maintenance; GI monitoring recommended | Osteoarthritis | Strong | Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.791 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.791' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.763; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.763. — SOURCE EDITION: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855 |
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q24h | 5-7 days post-operatively; may extend for chronic conditions | Post-surgical inflammation | Moderate | Verified against Papich/Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th Ed, p.791 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.791' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.763; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.763. — SOURCE EDITION: Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323244855 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.791 | • 10 mg/kg q24h PO. It is safe to start with 20 mg/kg initially and use a dose |
| 20 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.791 | • 10 mg/kg q24h PO. It is safe to start with 20 mg/kg initially and use a dose |
| 10–20 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.791 | of 10-20 mg/kg because of its wide safety margin. |
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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Dual inhibitor of both cyclooxygenase (COX) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) pathways, providing broader anti-inflammatory coverage than COX-selective NSAIDs.
Place directly on tongue — rapidly dissolves. GI ulceration risk. Not for cats. Monitor hepatic and renal function. Loading dose on day 1 then maintenance.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tepoxalin Chewable dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg Loading dose day 1 (20mg/kg); then 10mg/kg q24h; PO 10 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tepoxalin Chewable in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Tepoxalin Chewable in dogs include: Loading dose day 1; then daily maintenance; GI monitoring recommended; 5-7 days post-operatively; may extend for chronic conditions. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tepoxalin Chewable is indicated in dogs for: Osteoarthritis, Post-surgical inflammation.
These are general warnings for Tepoxalin Chewable across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Place directly on tongue — rapidly dissolves. GI ulceration risk. Not for cats. Monitor hepatic and renal function. Loading dose on day 1 then maintenance.
Why a species-specific page? Tepoxalin Chewable 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.