Liver problems after Plasma in dogs

45 reports to the FDA describe liver problems in dogs given Plasma. That is 60% 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.

45Reports
93%Marked serious
6.7%Recovered
76%Died or euthanised
3 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
12 29%
1–2 days
8 19%
3–7 days
8 19%
1–4 weeks
9 21%
Over a month
5 12%

How the animals did

Recovered
3 6.7%
Still unwell when reported
8 18%
Died
15 33%
Euthanised
19 42%

Problems reported at the same time

34 76%
29 64%
25 56%
Leucocytosis
17 38%
Abnormal ultrasound finding
15 33%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
4
1–3 years
16
4–7 years
12
8–11 years
9
12+ years
4

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Plasma cause liver problems in dogs?
45 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).

Liver problems with similar medicines

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