Death after Frunevetmab (Solensia) in cats

835 reports to the FDA describe death in cats given Frunevetmab. That is 10% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.9% across reports for all cat medicines.

835Reports

99%Marked serious

0.0%Recovered

100%Died or euthanised

4 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

222 29%

1–2 days

121 16%

3–7 days

114 15%

1–4 weeks

152 20%

Over a month

165 21%

How the animals did

Died

312 37%

Euthanised

523 63%

Problems reported at the same time

271 32%

177 21%

152 18%

109 13%

109 13%

103 12%

76 9.1%

76 9.1%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

598

About this medicine

Frunevetmab reduces osteoarthritis pain in cats (monthly injection).

Products with this ingredient include Solensia. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Frunevetmab cause death in cats?: 835 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 4 days 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).

All reported side effects of Frunevetmab in cats · Medicines most reported with death