Excessive thirst after Benazepril in dogs

28 reports to the FDA describe excessive thirst in dogs given Benazepril. That is 4.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

28Reports
50%Marked serious
7.1%Recovered
3.6%Died or euthanised
60 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
2 15%
1–2 days
1 7.7%
3–7 days
0 0.0%
1–4 weeks
2 15%
Over a month
8 62%

How the animals did

Recovered
1 3.6%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 3.6%
Still unwell when reported
15 54%
Euthanised
1 3.6%
Not known
10 36%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
0
4–7 years
2
8–11 years
9
12+ years
17

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Benazepril cause excessive thirst in dogs?
28 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 60 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).

Excessive thirst with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Benazepril in dogs · Medicines most reported with excessive thirst