Ascites after Carprofen (Rimadyl) in dogs
424 reports to the FDA describe ascites in dogs given Carprofen. That is 0.9% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
424Reports
15%Marked serious
1.4%Recovered
62%Died or euthanised
9 daysTypical onset
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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.
Questions owners ask
- Can Carprofen cause ascites in dogs?
- 424 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 9 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).
Ascites with similar medicines
- Ascites after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 280 reports · 2.5% of its reports
- Ascites after Meloxicam (Metacam) 50 reports · 0.6% of its reports
- Ascites after Firocoxib (Previcox) 121 reports · 1.5% of its reports
All reported side effects of Carprofen in dogs · Medicines most reported with ascites