Excessive thirst after Frunevetmab (Solensia) in cats

139 reports to the FDA describe excessive thirst in cats given Frunevetmab. That is 1.7% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.0% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

139Reports

56%Marked serious

3.6%Recovered

11%Died or euthanised

13 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

25 20%

1–2 days

20 16%

3–7 days

12 9.4%

1–4 weeks

24 19%

Over a month

47 37%

How the animals did

Recovered

5 3.6%

Still unwell when reported

103 74%

Died

5 3.6%

Euthanised

10 7.2%

Not known

16 12%

Problems reported at the same time

86 62%

46 33%

37 27%

34 24%

30 22%

20 14%

19 14%

15 11%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

107

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 excessive thirst in cats?: 139 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 13 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).

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