Swelling after Fentanyl in dogs

55 reports to the FDA describe swelling in dogs given Fentanyl. That is 8.8% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.8% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

55Reports
69%Marked serious
11%Recovered
47%Died or euthanised
3 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
10 23%
1–2 days
11 26%
3–7 days
9 21%
1–4 weeks
5 12%
Over a month
8 19%

How the animals did

Recovered
5 9.1%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 1.8%
Still unwell when reported
11 20%
Died
7 13%
Euthanised
19 35%
Not known
12 22%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
4
1–3 years
9
4–7 years
22
8–11 years
15
12+ years
4

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Fentanyl cause swelling in dogs?
55 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 3 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).

Swelling with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Fentanyl in dogs · Medicines most reported with swelling