Kidney problems after Propofol in dogs

143 reports to the FDA describe kidney problems in dogs given Propofol. That is 4.7% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

143Reports
87%Marked serious
13%Recovered
44%Died or euthanised
3 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
21 17%
1–2 days
40 33%
3–7 days
20 16%
1–4 weeks
23 19%
Over a month
19 15%

How the animals did

Recovered
17 12%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 0.7%
Still unwell when reported
39 27%
Died
27 19%
Euthanised
36 25%
Not known
23 16%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
14
1–3 years
40
4–7 years
42
8–11 years
29
12+ years
18

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Propofol cause kidney problems in dogs?
143 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).

Kidney problems with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Propofol in dogs · Medicines most reported with kidney problems