Gagging after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

29 reports to the FDA describe gagging in dogs given Deracoxib. That is 0.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.2% across reports for all dog medicines.

29Reports
21%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
28%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Still unwell when reported
5 17%
Died
5 17%
Euthanised
3 10%
Not known
16 55%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
0
4–7 years
5
8–11 years
11
12+ years
12

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 gagging in dogs?
29 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.
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).

Gagging with similar medicines

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