Loss of appetite after Frunevetmab (Solensia) in cats

1,234 reports to the FDA describe loss of appetite in cats given Frunevetmab. That is 15% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 14% across reports for all cat medicines.

1,234Reports

71%Marked serious

14%Recovered

22%Died or euthanised

3 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

301 26%

1–2 days

245 21%

3–7 days

173 15%

1–4 weeks

195 17%

Over a month

234 20%

How the animals did

Recovered

169 14%

Still unwell when reported

685 56%

Died

60 4.9%

Euthanised

211 17%

Not known

109 8.8%

Problems reported at the same time

488 40%

403 33%

271 22%

248 20%

218 18%

154 12%

132 11%

124 10%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

177

12+ years

940

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 loss of appetite in cats?: 1,234 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 3 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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