Mirtazapine (Mirataz) side effects in dogs
289 reports sent to the FDA between 2012 and 2026 involve Mirtazapine in dogs. The most reported problems were loss of appetite, vomiting, lethargy. 67% were marked serious, and where it was recorded, signs eased after stopping the medicine in 100% of cases.
About this medicine
Mirtazapine stimulates appetite (cats: ointment applied to the ear).
Products with this ingredient include Mirataz. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.
Most reported side effects
Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.
Reports that it didn't work
Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.
How soon problems started
Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (234 reports).
How the animals did
Breeds named most often
Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.
- Labrador Retriever 28 reports
- Golden Retriever 14 reports
- Chihuahua 12 reports
- German Pomeranian Spitz 7 reports
- Jack Russell Terrier 7 reports
- Shetland Sheepdog 6 reports
- Shih Tzu 6 reports
- Beagle 5 reports
- Yorkshire Terrier 5 reports
- Terrier 5 reports