Stiffness after Bedinvetmab (Librela) in dogs

154 reports to the FDA describe stiffness 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.

154Reports

71%Marked serious

18%Recovered

23%Died or euthanised

6 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

24 18%

1–2 days

30 23%

3–7 days

18 14%

1–4 weeks

23 18%

Over a month

35 27%

How the animals did

Recovered

27 18%

Still unwell when reported

77 50%

Died

12 7.8%

Euthanised

24 16%

Not known

14 9.1%

Problems reported at the same time

37 24%

36 23%

34 22%

33 21%

27 18%

25 16%

24 16%

20 13%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

103

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 stiffness in dogs?: 154 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).

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