Etodolac is not used in cats. Ibuprofen is not recommended for use in cats or dogs due to a narrow safety margin. Gastric lesions can form even at doses below therapeutic effect in these animals. Naproxen is also not used in cats. A narrow safety margin limits its use in dogs as well.
Dogs are quite sensitive to gastrointestinal lesions with naproxen.
When used in dogs, a low dose should be administered and the dog should be monitored closely for adverse effects. These flavor preferences are taken into consideration when veterinary medications are compounded to enhance ease of administration. A medical treatment is of no value to an animal that won t ingest it.