Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Tepoxalin Oral Suspension is used in cats for Not approved for cats. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tepoxalin Oral Suspension in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zubrin Rapidmelts
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | Dogs only | N/A | N/A | Not approved for cats | Extrapolated | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Dual inhibitor of cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase pathways, blocking both prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. Broader anti-inflammatory coverage than COX-only inhibitors.
Dogs only. Place on tongue (rapidly dissolves). GI upset possible. Monitor hepatic/renal function. Theoretical advantage of dual pathway inhibition not conclusively proven superior.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Tepoxalin Oral Suspension dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO Dogs only N/A. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Tepoxalin Oral Suspension in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Tepoxalin Oral Suspension in cats include: N/A. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Tepoxalin Oral Suspension is indicated in cats for: Not approved for cats.
These are general warnings for Tepoxalin Oral Suspension across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Dogs only. Place on tongue (rapidly dissolves). GI upset possible. Monitor hepatic/renal function. Theoretical advantage of dual pathway inhibition not conclusively proven superior.
Why a species-specific page? Tepoxalin Oral Suspension 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.