Anxiety after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

47 reports to the FDA describe anxiety in dogs given Deracoxib. That is 0.4% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.5% across reports for all dog medicines.

47Reports
70%Marked serious
23%Recovered
28%Died or euthanised
9 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
8 28%
1–2 days
4 14%
3–7 days
2 6.9%
1–4 weeks
7 24%
Over a month
8 28%

How the animals did

Recovered
11 23%
Still unwell when reported
16 34%
Died
2 4.3%
Euthanised
11 23%
Not known
7 15%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
6
4–7 years
10
8–11 years
19
12+ years
11

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.

Questions owners ask

Can Deracoxib cause anxiety in dogs?
47 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 9 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).

Anxiety with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Deracoxib in dogs · Medicines most reported with anxiety