Pale mucous membrane after Carprofen (Rimadyl) in dogs
828 reports to the FDA describe pale mucous membrane in dogs given Carprofen. That is 1.7% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.7% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
828Reports
39%Marked serious
6.2%Recovered
55%Died or euthanised
5 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 pale mucous membrane in dogs?
- 828 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 5 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).
Pale mucous membrane with similar medicines
- Pale mucous membrane after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 259 reports · 2.4% of its reports
- Pale mucous membrane after Grapiprant (Galliprant) 105 reports · 1.2% of its reports
- Pale mucous membrane after Meloxicam (Metacam) 138 reports · 1.7% of its reports
- Pale mucous membrane after Firocoxib (Previcox) 148 reports · 1.8% of its reports
All reported side effects of Carprofen in dogs · Medicines most reported with pale mucous membrane