Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tepoxalin Chewable is used in dog for Osteoarthritis, Post-surgical inflammation. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Tepoxalin Chewable in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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 | Zubrin FDA Product Label; Plumb's 9th Ed |
| PO | 10 mg/kg | q24h | 5-7 days post-operatively; may extend for chronic conditions | Post-surgical inflammation | Moderate | Zubrin FDA Product Label |
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.