The Journal of small animal practice
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Efficacy and safety of cimicoxib in the control of perioperative pain in dogs.
To determine the efficacy and safety of cimicoxib (Cimalgex®; Vétoquinol SA) for the control of perioperative pain in dogs. ⋯ Cimicoxib had non-inferior efficacy and tolerability when compared to carprofen for the control of perioperative pain in dogs undergoing orthopaedic or soft tissue surgery.