Inappropriate defecation after Bedinvetmab (Librela) in dogs

156 reports to the FDA describe inappropriate defecation in dogs given Bedinvetmab. That is 0.8% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

156Reports

67%Marked serious

11%Recovered

26%Died or euthanised

5 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

35 26%

1–2 days

21 16%

3–7 days

21 16%

1–4 weeks

21 16%

Over a month

36 27%

How the animals did

Recovered

17 11%

Still unwell when reported

78 50%

Died

14 9.0%

Euthanised

26 17%

Not known

21 13%

Problems reported at the same time

Inappropriate urination

61 39%

42 27%

40 26%

33 21%

28 18%

27 17%

26 17%

24 15%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

110

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 inappropriate defecation in dogs?: 156 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 5 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).

Inappropriate defecation with similar medicines

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