Fever after Albendazole in dogs

20 reports to the FDA describe fever in dogs given Albendazole. That is 15% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

20Reports
10%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
25%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Still unwell when reported
1 5.0%
Died
3 15%
Euthanised
2 10%
Not known
14 70%

Problems reported at the same time

12 60%
5 25%
Neutropenia
3 15%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
4
1–3 years
8
4–7 years
5
8–11 years
2
12+ years
0

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Albendazole cause fever in dogs?
20 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.
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).

Fever with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Albendazole in dogs · Medicines most reported with fever