Uncomfortable after Carprofen (Rimadyl) in dogs

The FDA has received 101 reports of uncomfortable in dogs after Carprofen. That is 0.2% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all dog medicines.

101Reports

69%Marked serious

15%Recovered

30%Died or euthanised

8 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

22 29%

1–2 days

9 12%

3–7 days

7 9.1%

1–4 weeks

14 18%

Over a month

25 32%

How the animals did

Recovered

14 14%

Recovered with lasting effects

1 1.0%

Still unwell when reported

44 44%

Died

10 9.9%

Euthanised

20 20%

Not known

12 12%

Problems reported at the same time

52 51%

39 39%

34 34%

31 31%

29 29%

23 23%

23 23%

19 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 uncomfortable in dogs?: 101 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 8 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).

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