Suspected infectious agent transmission after Carprofen (Rimadyl) in dogs

The FDA has received 62 reports of suspected infectious agent transmission in dogs after Carprofen. That is 0.1% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.0% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

62Reports
0.0%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
37%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Died
23 37%
Not known
39 63%

Problems reported at the same time

Vomiting
31 50%
Liver problems
28 45%
Loss of appetite
27 44%
Death
23 37%
Lethargy
19 31%
Swelling
16 26%
Diarrhea
16 26%
Blood problems
16 26%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
8
1–3 years
4
4–7 years
14
8–11 years
23
12+ years
11

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 suspected infectious agent transmission in dogs?
62 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.
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).

Suspected infectious agent transmission with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Carprofen in dogs · Medicines most reported with suspected infectious agent transmission