Pet Safety / Compounds / Ketoprofen

Is Ketoprofen safe for dogs and cats?

High risk for cats · Moderate risk for dogs

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Not approved. Very narrow safety margin.

What is ketoprofen?

CAS number
22071-15-4
Molecular formula
C16H14O3
Molecular weight
254.28 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C1=CC(=CC=C1)C(=O)C2=CC=CC=C2)C(=O)O
PubChem CID
3825

Risk for dogs

Moderate risk

Acute pain. Higher GI ulceration than carprofen.

Risk for cats

High risk

Not approved. Very narrow safety margin.

Regulatory consensus

1 regulatory body has classified Ketoprofen.

AgencyYearClassificationNotes
FDA1986Approved human + veterinary drug

Where pets encounter ketoprofen

  • Veterinary Medicine

Safer alternatives

Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to Ketoprofen:

  • Firocoxib
    Trade-offs: Removes 95-99% of dissolved contaminants including metals, PFAS, nitrates; wastes 2-4 gallons per gallon produced (improving with newer systems); removes beneficial minerals; $0.05-0.25/gallon; requires pre-treatment for longevity.
    Relative cost: 1.2-2×

Frequently asked questions

Is ketoprofen safe for pets?

Not approved. Very narrow safety margin.

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