Hair loss after Propofol in cats

73 reports to the FDA describe hair loss in cats given Propofol. That is 6.2% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 14% across reports for all cat medicines, so it is reported less often than average with this medicine.

73Reports
0.0%Marked serious
12%Recovered
0.0%Died or euthanised
4 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
11 15%
1–2 days
19 26%
3–7 days
21 29%
1–4 weeks
14 19%
Over a month
7 9.7%

How the animals did

Recovered
9 12%
Still unwell when reported
41 56%
Not known
23 32%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
2
1–3 years
6
4–7 years
11
8–11 years
36
12+ years
18

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Propofol cause hair loss in cats?
73 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).

Hair loss with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Propofol in cats · Medicines most reported with hair loss