Retinal disorder after Enrofloxacin (Baytril) in dogs

24 reports to the FDA describe retinal disorder in dogs given Enrofloxacin. That is 0.6% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.0% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

24Reports

13%Marked serious

4.2%Recovered

4.2%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Recovered

1 4.2%

Still unwell when reported

1 4.2%

Euthanised

1 4.2%

Not known

21 88%

Problems reported at the same time

Eye or vision problems

23 96%

6 25%

3 13%

3 13%

3 13%

2 8.3%

2 8.3%

2 8.3%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

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 retinal disorder in dogs?: 24 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).

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