Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (ggt) after Etodolac in dogs

21 reports to the FDA describe elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (ggt) in dogs given Etodolac. That is 1.1% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

21Reports
0.0%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
9.5%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Died
2 9.5%
Not known
19 90%

Problems reported at the same time

Liver problems
20 95%
Vomiting
10 48%
Loss of appetite
9 43%
Lethargy
5 24%
Leucocytosis
5 24%
Elevated lipase
3 14%
Weight loss
3 14%
Death
3 14%

Age of the animals

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

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Etodolac cause elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (ggt) in dogs?
21 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).

Elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (ggt) with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Etodolac in dogs · Medicines most reported with elevated gamma-glutamyl transferase (ggt)