Proprioception abnormality after Deracoxib (Deramaxx) in dogs

The FDA has received 80 reports of proprioception abnormality in dogs after Deracoxib. That is 0.7% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

80Reports
5.0%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
39%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Still unwell when reported
4 5.0%
Died
29 36%
Euthanised
2 2.5%
Not known
45 56%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
1
1–3 years
4
4–7 years
11
8–11 years
36
12+ years
28

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 proprioception abnormality in dogs?
80 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).

Proprioception abnormality with similar medicines

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