Vomiting after Carprofen (Rimadyl) in dogs
The FDA has received 13,773 reports of vomiting in dogs after Carprofen. That is 29% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 28% across reports for all dog medicines.
13,773Reports
19%Marked serious
13%Recovered
24%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 vomiting in dogs?
- 13,773 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).
Vomiting with similar medicines
- Vomiting after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) 3,753 reports · 34% of its reports
- Vomiting after Grapiprant (Galliprant) 1,781 reports · 20% of its reports
- Vomiting after Meloxicam (Metacam) 2,395 reports · 30% of its reports
- Vomiting after Firocoxib (Previcox) 2,656 reports · 33% of its reports
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