Kidney problems after Amitraz in dogs

24 reports to the FDA describe kidney problems in dogs given Amitraz. That is 3.2% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.4% across reports for all dog medicines.

24Reports
4.2%Marked serious
4.2%Recovered
46%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Recovered
1 4.2%
Still unwell when reported
1 4.2%
Died
10 42%
Euthanised
1 4.2%
Not known
11 46%

Problems reported at the same time

15 63%
13 54%
11 46%
Hyperphosphataemia
8 33%
Blood problems
7 29%

Age of the animals

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

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Amitraz cause kidney problems in dogs?
24 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).

Kidney problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Amitraz in dogs · Medicines most reported with kidney problems