Deracoxib (Deramaxx) side effects in dogs
11,010 reports sent to the FDA between 2002 and 2026 involve Deracoxib in dogs. The most reported problems were vomiting, loss of appetite, liver problems. 15% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 28% of cases.
About this medicine
Deracoxib relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis or after surgery.
Products with this ingredient include Deramaxx. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
NSAIDs can affect the stomach, liver and kidneys. Vets usually recommend blood tests before and during long-term use.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (1,742 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Labrador Retriever 2,210 reports
- Golden Retriever 631 reports
- German Shepherd Dog 478 reports
- Rottweiler 398 reports
- Boxer (german Boxer) 271 reports
- Poodle 145 reports
- Beagle 145 reports
- Australian Shepherd Dog 144 reports
- Cocker American Spaniel 141 reports
- Doberman Pinscher 137 reports