Previcox is a prescription non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication to control pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs. It gets to the root of the cause an It’s also used to control postoperative pain and inflammation after soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery. Previcox comes in an barbecue-flavored chewable tablet so it’s easy to give to your dog with or without food. It can be used long term or as needed.

Common symptoms that Previcox treats include:

• Joint swelling
• Lethargy
• Hesitancy to walk or play
• Stiffness or difficulty getting up
• Irritability or changes in behavior
• Difficulty urinating or defecating
• Loss of muscle mass on spine and limbs
• Weight loss or gain
• Slow gait
• Licking of joints
• Pain, especially when the affected area is touched

Conditions that Previcox treats include:

• Osteoarthritis
• Postoperative pain and inflammation after soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery

Give Previcox barbecue-flavored chewable tablets orally as a treat or mixed in with food as directed by your veterinarian. 

Dogs 7 months or older and weighing 12.5 lbs or more

The active ingredient of Previcox is firocoxib.

Adverse reactions may include vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, dark or tarry stools, increased water consumption, increased urination, pale gums due to anemia, yellowing of gums, skin or white of the eye due to jaundice, lethargy, incoordination, seizure, or behavioral changes. Serious adverse reactions associated with this drug class can occur without warning and in rare situations result in death (see Adverse Reactions). Owners should be advised to discontinue Previcox therapy and contact their veterinarian immediately if signs of intolerance are observed. The vast majority of patients with drug-related adverse reactions have recovered when the signs are recognized, the drug is withdrawn, and veterinary care, if appropriate, is initiated. Owners should be advised of the importance of periodic follow up for all dogs during administration of any NSAID.