Skin rash or irritation after Cefovecin (Convenia) in dogs

218 reports to the FDA describe skin rash or irritation in dogs given Cefovecin. That is 5.8% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.3% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

218Reports
28%Marked serious
8.3%Recovered
12%Died or euthanised
7 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
16 11%
1–2 days
29 21%
3–7 days
29 21%
1–4 weeks
35 25%
Over a month
31 22%

How the animals did

Recovered
18 8.3%
Still unwell when reported
111 51%
Died
10 4.6%
Euthanised
16 7.3%
Not known
63 29%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
13
1–3 years
34
4–7 years
77
8–11 years
43
12+ years
41

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 skin rash or irritation in dogs?
218 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).

Skin rash or irritation with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Cefovecin in dogs · Medicines most reported with skin rash or irritation