BSAVA · Dogs
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Dogs: 4 mg/kg i.v., s.c. preoperatively or at time of anaesthetic induction; single dose should provide analgesia for up to 24 hours. Continued analgesia can be provided orally at 4 mg/kg/day in single or divided doses for up to 5 days after injection. In dogs started on oral medication, subject to clinical response, the dose may be reduced to 2 mg/kg/day as a single dose after 7 days.