Loss of appetite after Albendazole in dogs

The FDA has received 45 reports of loss of appetite in dogs after Albendazole. That is 33% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

45Reports
8.9%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
27%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Still unwell when reported
2 4.4%
Died
11 24%
Euthanised
1 2.2%
Not known
31 69%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
11
1–3 years
16
4–7 years
8
8–11 years
2
12+ years
1

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Albendazole cause loss of appetite in dogs?
45 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).

Loss of appetite with similar medicines

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