Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Tepoxalin Oral Suspension is used in dog for Osteoarthritis. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Tepoxalin Oral Suspension in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Zubrin Rapidmelts
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q24h (10 mg/kg loading, then 10 mg/kg) | Long-term | Osteoarthritis | Moderate | 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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 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.