Loss of appetite after Benazapril in dogs

The FDA has received 27 reports of loss of appetite in dogs after Benazapril. That is 36% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

27Reports
85%Marked serious
7.4%Recovered
37%Died or euthanised
37 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
1 4.5%
1–2 days
3 14%
3–7 days
3 14%
1–4 weeks
4 18%
Over a month
11 50%

How the animals did

Recovered
2 7.4%
Still unwell when reported
7 26%
Died
2 7.4%
Euthanised
8 30%
Not known
8 30%

Problems reported at the same time

Death
10 37%
Lethargy
9 33%
Liver problems
8 30%
Dehydration
6 22%
Hyperkalaemia
6 22%
Diarrhea
6 22%
Weight loss
5 19%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
0
4–7 years
3
8–11 years
9
12+ years
15

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Benazapril cause loss of appetite in dogs?
27 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 37 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).

Loss of appetite with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Benazapril in dogs · Medicines most reported with loss of appetite