Crystalluria after Lyme Vaccine in dogs

23 reports to the FDA describe crystalluria in dogs given Lyme Vaccine. That is 0.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

23Reports

43%Marked serious

8.7%Recovered

8.7%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Recovered

2 8.7%

Still unwell when reported

12 52%

Died

1 4.3%

Euthanised

1 4.3%

Not known

7 30%

Problems reported at the same time

Didn't work as expected

16 70%

10 43%

9 39%

9 39%

5 22%

Wbc, urine

5 22%

Excessive thirst

3 13%

Excessive urination

3 13%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

About this medicine

Type: vaccine.

Mild, short-lived lethargy, soreness or a small lump at the injection site are the most commonly reported vaccine reactions.

Questions owners ask

Can Lyme Vaccine cause crystalluria in dogs?: 23 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).

All reported side effects of Lyme Vaccine in dogs · Medicines most reported with crystalluria