Loss of appetite after Maropitant (Cerenia) in dogs
3,541 reports to the FDA describe loss of appetite in dogs given Maropitant. That is 30% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
3,541Reports
67%Marked serious
12%Recovered
31%Died or euthanised
3 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started
How the animals did
Problems reported at the same time
Age of the animals
About this medicine
Maropitant prevents vomiting and motion sickness.
Products with this ingredient include Cerenia. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Questions owners ask
- Can Maropitant cause loss of appetite in dogs?
- 3,541 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).
Loss of appetite with similar medicines
- Loss of appetite after Capromorelin (Entyce) 371 reports · 24% of its reports
- Loss of appetite after Mirtazapine (Mirataz) 156 reports · 54% of its reports
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