Leucocytosis after Enrofloxacin (Baytril) in dogs

222 reports to the FDA describe leucocytosis in dogs given Enrofloxacin. That is 5.9% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.0% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

222Reports
78%Marked serious
12%Recovered
42%Died or euthanised
8 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
25 16%
1–2 days
27 17%
3–7 days
27 17%
1–4 weeks
45 28%
Over a month
37 23%

How the animals did

Recovered
26 12%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 0.5%
Still unwell when reported
54 24%
Died
45 20%
Euthanised
49 22%
Not known
47 21%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
23
1–3 years
36
4–7 years
63
8–11 years
66
12+ years
32

About this medicine

Enrofloxacin treats bacterial infections.

Products with this ingredient include Baytril. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Enrofloxacin cause leucocytosis in dogs?
222 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 8 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).

Leucocytosis with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Enrofloxacin in dogs · Medicines most reported with leucocytosis