Breathing problems after Metronidazole in dogs
278 reports to the FDA describe breathing problems in dogs given Metronidazole. That is 9.0% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.7% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
278Reports
85%Marked serious
15%Recovered
45%Died or euthanised
5 daysTypical onset
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About this medicine
Metronidazole treats some bacterial and parasitic gut infections.
Questions owners ask
- Can Metronidazole cause breathing problems in dogs?
- 278 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 5 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).
Breathing problems with similar medicines
- Breathing problems after Amoxicillin + Clavulanate (Clavamox) 375 reports · 7.0% of its reports
- Breathing problems after Doxycycline 335 reports · 8.3% of its reports
- Breathing problems after Cefovecin (Convenia) 289 reports · 7.6% of its reports
- Breathing problems after Enrofloxacin (Baytril) 307 reports · 8.1% of its reports
- Breathing problems after Amoxicillin 116 reports · 8.6% of its reports
All reported side effects of Metronidazole in dogs · Medicines most reported with breathing problems