Balance problem after S-methoprene in dogs
The FDA has received 22 reports of balance problem in dogs after S-methoprene. That is 1.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.1% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
22Reports
0.0%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
0.0%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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Questions owners ask
- Can S-methoprene cause balance problem in dogs?
- 22 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.
- 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).
Balance problem with similar medicines
- Balance problem after Florfenicol + Mometasone + Terbinafine 50 reports · 1.4% of its reports
All reported side effects of S-methoprene in dogs · Medicines most reported with balance problem