Contraindications
Use of deracoxib should be avoided or administered with extreme caution in dogs who are hypersensitive to deracoxib or other NSAIDs and dogs with gastro-intestinal ulcers, renal disease, hepatic disorders, hypoproteinemia, dehydration, or cardiac disease.
Dogs with renal disease may need dose adjustment (if the benefits of the medication outweigh the risks), while those on concurrent diuretic therapy are at increased risk for NSAID toxicity and should not be given this medication.
Concurrent use with steroids or other NSAIDs should be avoided.
Safety has not been established in pregnant or nursing dogs, so deracoxib should not be administered to such dogs.
Safety also has not been established in dogs younger than 4 months of age, but young dogs may be given this medication so long as they are monitored closely for adverse side effects.
Dogs weighing less than 6.3 kg (under 15 lbs) should not be given this medication for osteoarthitis pain and inflammation, and those weighing less than 3.1 kg should not be given this medication for post-operative pain relief.
Deracoxib is not approved for use in cats.
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