Cefovecin (Convenia) side effects in dogs
3,789 reports sent to the FDA between 2008 and 2026 involve Cefovecin in dogs. The most reported problems were loss of appetite, lethargy, vomiting. 39% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 17% of cases.
About this medicine
Cefovecin a long-acting antibiotic injection.
Products with this ingredient include Convenia. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (2,794 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Yorkshire Terrier 251 reports
- Chihuahua 249 reports
- Shih Tzu 236 reports
- Dachshund 131 reports
- Maltese 118 reports
- German Pomeranian Spitz 106 reports
- Labrador Retriever 105 reports
- French Bulldog 84 reports
- Pug 75 reports
- Bichon Frise 74 reports