Carprofen (Rimadyl) side effects in dogs
47,320 reports sent to the FDA between 1997 and 2026 involve Carprofen in dogs. The most reported problems were liver problems, vomiting, loss of appetite. 19% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 50% of cases.
About this medicine
Carprofen relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis or after surgery.
Products with this ingredient include Rimadyl, Novox, Vetprofen. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
NSAIDs can affect the stomach, liver and kidneys. Vets usually recommend blood tests before and during long-term use.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (14,848 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Labrador Retriever 8,496 reports
- Golden Retriever 2,548 reports
- German Shepherd Dog 1,890 reports
- Rottweiler 965 reports
- Boxer (german Boxer) 757 reports
- Dachshund 733 reports
- Cocker American Spaniel 677 reports
- Beagle 668 reports
- Poodle 647 reports
- Shetland Sheepdog 633 reports