The effects of epidural deracoxib on the ground reaction forces in an acute stifle synovitis model.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of epidurally administered deracoxib to mediate the signs of a sodium urate crystal-induced stifle synovitis in dogs, and to compare the efficacy of epidural versus subcutaneously administered deracoxib.

Study Design: Experimental, randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled modified cross-over design.

Animals: Random source, adult, mixed breed dogs (n = 24; 14 males, 10 females).