Localised pain (see other 'socs' for specific pain) after Carprofen (Rimadyl) in dogs

184 reports to the FDA describe localised pain (see other 'socs' for specific pain) in dogs given Carprofen. That is 0.4% 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.

184Reports

60%Marked serious

8.2%Recovered

20%Died or euthanised

3 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

34 22%

1–2 days

35 23%

3–7 days

29 19%

1–4 weeks

34 22%

Over a month

21 14%

How the animals did

Recovered

14 7.6%

Recovered with lasting effects

1 0.5%

Still unwell when reported

109 59%

Died

16 8.7%

Euthanised

21 11%

Not known

23 13%

Problems reported at the same time

62 34%

54 29%

53 29%

38 21%

38 21%

36 20%

35 19%

35 19%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

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 localised pain (see other 'socs' for specific pain) in dogs?: 184 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 3 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).

Localised pain (see other 'socs' for specific pain) with similar medicines

Localised pain (see other 'socs' for specific pain) after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 31 reports · 0.3% of its reports
Localised pain (see other 'socs' for specific pain) after Grapiprant (Galliprant) 47 reports · 0.5% of its reports
Localised pain (see other 'socs' for specific pain) after Meloxicam (Metacam) 44 reports · 0.5% of its reports

All reported side effects of Carprofen in dogs · Medicines most reported with localised pain (see other 'socs' for specific pain)