Decreased urine concentration after Cefovecin (Convenia) in dogs

32 reports to the FDA describe decreased urine concentration in dogs given Cefovecin. That is 0.8% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

32Reports
59%Marked serious
3.1%Recovered
38%Died or euthanised
7 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
8 35%
1–2 days
3 13%
3–7 days
1 4.3%
1–4 weeks
7 30%
Over a month
4 17%

How the animals did

Recovered
1 3.1%
Still unwell when reported
11 34%
Died
4 13%
Euthanised
8 25%
Not known
8 25%

Problems reported at the same time

Kidney problems
17 53%
Loss of appetite
17 53%
Vomiting
14 44%
Death
12 38%
Hyperphosphataemia
11 34%
Excessive urination
11 34%
Proteinuria
10 31%
Lethargy
10 31%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
2
1–3 years
2
4–7 years
7
8–11 years
8
12+ years
13

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.

Questions owners ask

Can Cefovecin cause decreased urine concentration in dogs?
32 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 7 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).

Decreased urine concentration with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Cefovecin in dogs · Medicines most reported with decreased urine concentration