Loss of appetite after Diazepam in cats

58 reports to the FDA describe loss of appetite in cats given Diazepam. That is 22% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 14% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

58Reports
71%Marked serious
17%Recovered
21%Died or euthanised
1 daysTypical onset
SponsoredWorried about your pet? Ask a veterinarian online, 24/7

How soon it started

Same day
20 39%
1–2 days
15 29%
3–7 days
6 12%
1–4 weeks
6 12%
Over a month
4 7.8%

How the animals did

Recovered
8 14%
Recovered with lasting effects
2 3.4%
Still unwell when reported
24 41%
Died
6 10%
Euthanised
6 10%
Not known
12 21%

Problems reported at the same time

18 31%
12 21%
11 19%
Weight loss
11 19%
Dehydration
11 19%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
4
1–3 years
13
4–7 years
16
8–11 years
14
12+ years
10

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Diazepam cause loss of appetite in cats?
58 reports link the two, but a report alone does not prove the medicine was the cause: other illnesses, other medicines or coincidence can be involved. Your vet can judge it for your animal.
How soon after a dose was it reported?
In half of the reports with dates, it started within 1 day of the first dose.
What should I do?
Don't give another dose until you've spoken to your vet, and keep the packaging so you can tell them the product and dose. Your vet can also report it to the FDA (or you can, through the manufacturer or FDA form 1932a).

Loss of appetite with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Diazepam in cats · Medicines most reported with loss of appetite