Weakness after Dasuquin in dogs

50 reports to the FDA describe weakness in dogs given Dasuquin. That is 12% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

50Reports
58%Marked serious
14%Recovered
16%Died or euthanised
46 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
2 4.8%
1–2 days
1 2.4%
3–7 days
5 12%
1–4 weeks
12 29%
Over a month
22 52%

How the animals did

Recovered
7 14%
Still unwell when reported
27 54%
Died
2 4.0%
Euthanised
6 12%
Not known
8 16%

Problems reported at the same time

8 16%
Difficulty to rise
7 14%
Walking difficulty
6 12%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
1
4–7 years
0
8–11 years
23
12+ years
25

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Dasuquin cause weakness in dogs?
50 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 46 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).

Weakness with similar medicines

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