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Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary

Pardale-V, Tylenol

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Analgesic

Routes

PO

Indications

CONTRAINDICATED IN CATSMild pain and fever

Mechanism of Action

Central COX inhibitor and cannabinoid receptor modulator. Analgesic and antipyretic without significant anti-inflammatory activity. Exact mechanism debated.

Side effects & warnings

TOXIC TO CATS — even single dose can be fatal (methemoglobinemia, hepatic necrosis). Dogs: hepatotoxic at high doses. Only use veterinary-specific products with codeine in dogs.

Species with Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Veterinary dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Strong×1

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

Backed by 2 published primary sources

  • · BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed
  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO10–15 mg/kgq8-12hModerateBSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO0 DO NOT USETOXICStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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