Monocytosis after Enrofloxacin (Baytril) in dogs

94 reports to the FDA describe monocytosis in dogs given Enrofloxacin. That is 2.5% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.3% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

94Reports
81%Marked serious
14%Recovered
31%Died or euthanised
16 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
6 7.8%
1–2 days
10 13%
3–7 days
15 19%
1–4 weeks
23 30%
Over a month
23 30%

How the animals did

Recovered
13 14%
Still unwell when reported
32 34%
Died
13 14%
Euthanised
16 17%
Not known
20 21%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
13
1–3 years
17
4–7 years
24
8–11 years
28
12+ years
11

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 monocytosis in dogs?
94 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 16 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).

Monocytosis with similar medicines

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