Pyoderma after Frunevetmab (Solensia) in cats

29 reports to the FDA describe pyoderma in cats given Frunevetmab. That is 0.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

29Reports

90%Marked serious

10%Recovered

3.4%Died or euthanised

26 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

4 15%

1–2 days

1 3.8%

3–7 days

2 7.7%

1–4 weeks

11 42%

Over a month

8 31%

How the animals did

Recovered

3 10%

Still unwell when reported

24 83%

Euthanised

1 3.4%

Not known

1 3.4%

Problems reported at the same time

Itching

21 72%

Skin rash or irritation

13 45%

Hair loss

9 31%

Didn't work as expected

5 17%

5 17%

3 10%

3 10%

3 10%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

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 pyoderma in cats?: 29 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 26 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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