Hair loss after Dirlotapide in dogs

The FDA has received 37 reports of hair loss in dogs after Dirlotapide. That is 1.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.0% across reports for all dog medicines.

37Reports
0.0%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
2.7%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Still unwell when reported
2 5.4%
Died
1 2.7%
Not known
34 92%

Problems reported at the same time

Hair shedding
8 22%
5 14%
3 8.1%
Hyperpigmentation
3 8.1%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
5
4–7 years
16
8–11 years
11
12+ years
4

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Dirlotapide cause hair loss in dogs?
37 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).

Hair loss with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Dirlotapide in dogs · Medicines most reported with hair loss