Kidney problems after Dasuquin in dogs

28 reports to the FDA describe kidney problems in dogs given Dasuquin. That is 6.6% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

28Reports
82%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
21%Died or euthanised
62 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
1 3.8%
1–2 days
3 12%
3–7 days
2 7.7%
1–4 weeks
3 12%
Over a month
17 65%

How the animals did

Still unwell when reported
20 71%
Died
2 7.1%
Euthanised
4 14%
Not known
2 7.1%

Problems reported at the same time

14 50%
Urine abnormalities
6 21%
5 18%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
0
4–7 years
2
8–11 years
7
12+ years
17

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Dasuquin cause kidney problems in dogs?
28 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 62 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).

Kidney problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Dasuquin in dogs · Medicines most reported with kidney problems