Which species have cited Tolfenamic acid dosing data?

Tolfenamic acid dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 5 species: Chinchilla, Degu, Dwarf Hamster, Guinea Pig, Pet Rat.

Is Tolfenamic acid a controlled substance?

Tolfenamic acid is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Tolfenamic acid

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Tolfenamic acid is dosed at 2 mg/kg SC q24h in guinea pigs, per Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.793 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Analgesic

Routes

Indications

Analgesia Analgesia (NSAID)Analgesia/anti-inflammatory (NSAID)anti-inflammatoryanti-inflammatory (NSAID)NSAID analgesia

Species with Tolfenamic acid dosing data (5 dose rules)

Chinchilla Degu Dwarf Hamster Guinea Pig Pet Rat

Species references:All Chinchilla drugs All Degu drugs All Dwarf Hamster drugs All Guinea Pig drugs All Pet Rat drugs

Evidence levels across 5 dose rules

Moderate×3Weak×2

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

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· 46. Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. | 47. Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Hamster, Ratte, Maus und Rennmaus, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2014. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.793 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents).
· Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. | Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Hamster, Ratte, Maus und Rennmaus, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2014. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.793 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents).
· Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.793 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW)
· Meredith A. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary: Part B: Exotic Pets, British Small Animal Veterinary Association, Quedgeley, Gloucester, UK; 2015. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.793 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.4 (Analgesic Agents Used in Rodents).

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