Swollen joint after Bedinvetmab (Librela) in dogs

52 reports to the FDA describe swollen joint in dogs given Bedinvetmab. That is 0.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.0% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

52Reports

73%Marked serious

0.0%Recovered

7.7%Died or euthanised

30 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

1 3.0%

1–2 days

3 9.1%

3–7 days

2 6.1%

1–4 weeks

11 33%

Over a month

16 48%

How the animals did

Still unwell when reported

46 88%

Died

3 5.8%

Euthanised

1 1.9%

Not known

2 3.8%

Problems reported at the same time

Abnormal radiograph finding

24 46%

Lameness

23 44%

Bone and joint disorder

18 35%

Joint pain

9 17%

Abnormal cytology

8 15%

Didn't work as expected

8 15%

Medication error

5 9.6%

Luxation/subluxation

5 9.6%

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 swollen joint in dogs?: 52 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 30 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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