Fever after Bedinvetmab (Librela) in dogs

367 reports to the FDA describe fever in dogs given Bedinvetmab. That is 1.9% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.4% across reports for all dog medicines.

367Reports

88%Marked serious

4.4%Recovered

32%Died or euthanised

6 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

53 17%

1–2 days

66 22%

3–7 days

46 15%

1–4 weeks

51 17%

Over a month

88 29%

How the animals did

Recovered

15 4.1%

Recovered with lasting effects

1 0.3%

Still unwell when reported

210 57%

Died

23 6.3%

Euthanised

93 25%

Not known

25 6.8%

Problems reported at the same time

185 50%

167 46%

115 31%

111 30%

102 28%

81 22%

79 22%

73 20%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

158

12+ years

152

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 fever in dogs?: 367 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 6 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).

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