Breathing problems after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

547 reports to the FDA describe breathing problems in dogs given Deracoxib. That is 5.0% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.7% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

547Reports

36%Marked serious

9.7%Recovered

55%Died or euthanised

8 daysTypical onset

How soon it started

Same day

23 14%

1–2 days

27 16%

3–7 days

32 19%

1–4 weeks

37 22%

Over a month

48 29%

How the animals did

Recovered

51 9.3%

Recovered with lasting effects

2 0.4%

Still unwell when reported

54 9.9%

Died

245 45%

Euthanised

56 10%

Not known

139 25%

Problems reported at the same time

295 54%

259 47%

258 47%

249 46%

151 28%

150 27%

Abnormal radiograph finding

128 23%

Diarrhea

111 20%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

124

8–11 years

234

12+ years

121

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 breathing problems in dogs?: 547 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 8 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).

Breathing problems with similar medicines

Breathing problems after Carprofen (Rimadyl) 2,089 reports · 4.4% of its reports
Breathing problems after Grapiprant (Galliprant) 504 reports · 5.7% of its reports
Breathing problems after Meloxicam (Metacam) 418 reports · 5.2% of its reports
Breathing problems after Firocoxib (Previcox) 329 reports · 4.1% of its reports

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