Liver problems after Ketoprofen in dogs

27 reports to the FDA describe liver problems in dogs given Ketoprofen. That is 13% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 4.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

27Reports
48%Marked serious
15%Recovered
37%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Recovered
4 15%
Still unwell when reported
4 15%
Died
10 37%
Not known
9 33%

Problems reported at the same time

20 74%
15 56%
10 37%
Dehydration
8 30%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
2
1–3 years
7
4–7 years
8
8–11 years
7
12+ years
3

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Ketoprofen cause liver problems in dogs?
27 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).

Liver problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Ketoprofen in dogs · Medicines most reported with liver problems