Eye disorder (for photophobia see 'neurological') after Bedinvetmab (Librela) in dogs

The FDA has received 69 reports of eye disorder (for photophobia see 'neurological') in dogs after Bedinvetmab. That is 0.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines.

69Reports

83%Marked serious

7.2%Recovered

33%Died or euthanised

8 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

16 27%

1–2 days

4 6.7%

3–7 days

10 17%

1–4 weeks

11 18%

Over a month

19 32%

How the animals did

Recovered

5 7.2%

Still unwell when reported

32 46%

Died

4 5.8%

Euthanised

19 28%

Not known

9 13%

Problems reported at the same time

23 33%

16 23%

16 23%

13 19%

12 17%

12 17%

12 17%

12 17%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

About this medicine

Bedinvetmab reduces osteoarthritis pain in dogs (monthly injection).

Products with this ingredient include Librela. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Bedinvetmab cause eye disorder (for photophobia see 'neurological') in dogs?: 69 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 8 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).

Eye disorder (for photophobia see 'neurological') with similar medicines

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