Liver problems after Cefovecin (Convenia) in dogs
The FDA has received 403 reports of liver problems in dogs after Cefovecin. That is 11% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
403Reports
55%Marked serious
3.5%Recovered
34%Died or euthanised
4 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started
How the animals did
Problems reported at the same time
Age of the animals
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 liver problems in dogs?
- 403 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 4 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).
Liver problems with similar medicines
- Liver problems after Amoxicillin + Clavulanate (Clavamox) 816 reports · 15% of its reports
- Liver problems after Doxycycline 528 reports · 13% of its reports
- Liver problems after Enrofloxacin (Baytril) 547 reports · 15% of its reports
- Liver problems after Metronidazole 645 reports · 21% of its reports
- Liver problems after Amoxicillin 307 reports · 23% of its reports
All reported side effects of Cefovecin in dogs · Medicines most reported with liver problems