Enrofloxacin (Baytril) side effects in cats
1,580 reports sent to the FDA between 1995 and 2026 involve Enrofloxacin in cats. The most reported problems were eye or vision problems, retinal disorder, loss of appetite. 34% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 36% of cases.
About this medicine
Enrofloxacin treats bacterial infections.
Products with this ingredient include Baytril. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a cat still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (590 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Domestic 751 reports
- Domestic Shorthair 421 reports
- Domestic Longhair 61 reports
- Siamese 47 reports
- Domestic Mediumhair 38 reports
- Persian 23 reports
- Himalayan 19 reports
- Maine Coon 17 reports
- Cat (other) 13 reports
- Ragdoll 8 reports