Unwell after Bedinvetmab (Librela) in dogs

85 reports to the FDA describe unwell in dogs given Bedinvetmab. That is 0.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

85Reports

80%Marked serious

1.2%Recovered

46%Died or euthanised

14 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

15 20%

1–2 days

12 16%

3–7 days

6 8.1%

1–4 weeks

16 22%

Over a month

25 34%

How the animals did

Recovered

1 1.2%

Still unwell when reported

35 41%

Died

6 7.1%

Euthanised

33 39%

Not known

10 12%

Problems reported at the same time

39 46%

32 38%

20 24%

17 20%

14 16%

13 15%

Musculoskeletal disorder

13 15%

Weakness

12 14%

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 unwell in dogs?: 85 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 14 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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