Firocoxib (Previcox) side effects in dogs
8,006 reports sent to the FDA between 2005 and 2026 involve Firocoxib in dogs. The most reported problems were vomiting, loss of appetite, kidney problems. 26% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 69% of cases.
About this medicine
Firocoxib relieves pain and inflammation from arthritis.
Products with this ingredient include Previcox. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
NSAIDs can affect the stomach, liver and kidneys. Vets usually recommend blood tests before and during long-term use.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (2,499 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Labrador Retriever 1,123 reports
- Golden Retriever 377 reports
- German Shepherd Dog 348 reports
- Rottweiler 262 reports
- Boxer (german Boxer) 241 reports
- Dog (other) 166 reports
- Dachshund 96 reports
- Shetland Sheepdog 92 reports
- Border Collie 90 reports
- Beagle 87 reports