Kidney problems after Grapiprant (Galliprant) in dogs

The FDA has received 842 reports of kidney problems in dogs after Grapiprant. That is 9.6% 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.

842Reports
59%Marked serious
4.3%Recovered
23%Died or euthanised
39 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
74 12%
1–2 days
44 7.2%
3–7 days
44 7.2%
1–4 weeks
107 18%
Over a month
340 56%

How the animals did

Recovered
31 3.7%
Recovered with lasting effects
5 0.6%
Still unwell when reported
390 46%
Died
44 5.2%
Euthanised
153 18%
Not known
219 26%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
4
1–3 years
12
4–7 years
38
8–11 years
217
12+ years
547

About this medicine

Grapiprant relieves arthritis pain (a piprant, a newer non-COX NSAID).

Products with this ingredient include Galliprant. 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.

Questions owners ask

Can Grapiprant cause kidney problems in dogs?
842 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 39 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).

Kidney problems with similar medicines

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