Kidney problems after Etodolac in dogs

94 reports to the FDA describe kidney problems in dogs given Etodolac. That is 5.0% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

94Reports
0.0%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
41%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Died
39 41%
Not known
55 59%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
8
4–7 years
22
8–11 years
31
12+ years
29

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Etodolac cause kidney problems 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.
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).

Kidney problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Etodolac in dogs · Medicines most reported with kidney problems