Loss of appetite after Amitraz in dogs

88 reports to the FDA describe loss of appetite in dogs given Amitraz. That is 12% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.4% across reports for all dog medicines.

88Reports
8.0%Marked serious
13%Recovered
19%Died or euthanised
2 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
7 29%
1–2 days
8 33%
3–7 days
2 8.3%
1–4 weeks
1 4.2%
Over a month
6 25%

How the animals did

Recovered
8 9.1%
Recovered with lasting effects
3 3.4%
Still unwell when reported
8 9.1%
Died
15 17%
Euthanised
2 2.3%
Not known
52 59%

Problems reported at the same time

61 69%
24 27%
17 19%
11 13%
Weight loss
8 9.1%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
43
1–3 years
26
4–7 years
5
8–11 years
3
12+ years
7

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Amitraz cause loss of appetite in dogs?
88 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 2 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).

Loss of appetite with similar medicines

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