Liver problems after Dextrose in dogs

The FDA has received 84 reports of liver problems in dogs after Dextrose. That is 44% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

84Reports
95%Marked serious
6.0%Recovered
82%Died or euthanised
2 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
23 32%
1–2 days
18 25%
3–7 days
9 12%
1–4 weeks
11 15%
Over a month
12 16%

How the animals did

Recovered
5 6.0%
Still unwell when reported
5 6.0%
Died
22 26%
Euthanised
47 56%
Not known
5 6.0%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
15
1–3 years
23
4–7 years
16
8–11 years
21
12+ years
9

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Dextrose cause liver problems in dogs?
84 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 2 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).

Liver problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Dextrose in dogs · Medicines most reported with liver problems