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Tolfenamic Acid In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Tolfenamic$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase, but unclear if it preferentially inhibits COX-2 over COX-1.<\/li>\n
COX inhibition reduces the production of prostaglandins associated with inflammation.<\/li>\n
Additionally, reported to directly antagonize prostaglandin receptors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Tolfenamic acid<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\u2022 Alleviation of inflammation and pain in dogs and cats.
\n\u2022 Also used in the management of chronic locomotor disease in dogs.
\n\u2022 Management of fever.<\/p>\n
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Dose of Tolfenamic acid in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs: <\/strong><\/p>\n
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4 mg\/kg i.m., s.c., may be repeated once after 24 hours; 4 mg\/kg p.o. for 3 days.<\/li>\n
Treatment starts with a single injection on day 1.<\/li>\n
The oral dosage regimen may be repeated once a week (i.e. 4 days of treatment with 3 days rest).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats: <\/strong><\/p>\n
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4 mg\/kg s.c., may be repeated once after 24 hours; 4 mg\/kg p.o. for 3 days.<\/li>\n
Treatment starts with a single injection on day 1.<\/li>\n
Repeated dosing on a weekly basis is not recommended in cats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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