Seizures after Bedinvetmab (Librela) in dogs

1,800 reports to the FDA describe seizures in dogs given Bedinvetmab. That is 9.2% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

1,800Reports
99%Marked serious
18%Recovered
35%Died or euthanised
7 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
352 22%
1–2 days
235 15%
3–7 days
224 14%
1–4 weeks
380 24%
Over a month
395 25%

How the animals did

Recovered
321 18%
Recovered with lasting effects
4 0.2%
Still unwell when reported
646 36%
Died
204 11%
Euthanised
422 23%
Not known
203 11%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
16
4–7 years
96
8–11 years
485
12+ years
1,095

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 seizures in dogs?
1,800 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 7 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).

Seizures with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Bedinvetmab in dogs · Medicines most reported with seizures