Loss of appetite after Dextrose in dogs

74 reports to the FDA describe loss of appetite in dogs given Dextrose. That is 39% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

74Reports
93%Marked serious
2.7%Recovered
80%Died or euthanised
3 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
12 18%
1–2 days
21 32%
3–7 days
10 15%
1–4 weeks
11 17%
Over a month
12 18%

How the animals did

Recovered
2 2.7%
Still unwell when reported
6 8.1%
Died
21 28%
Euthanised
38 51%
Not known
7 9.5%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
21
1–3 years
15
4–7 years
14
8–11 years
20
12+ years
4

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Dextrose cause loss of appetite in dogs?
74 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 3 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).

Loss of appetite with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Dextrose in dogs · Medicines most reported with loss of appetite