Weakness after S-methoprene in dogs

32 reports to the FDA describe weakness in dogs given S-methoprene. That is 2.0% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 1.4% across reports for all dog medicines.

32Reports
3.1%Marked serious
3.1%Recovered
3.1%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Recovered
1 3.1%
Died
1 3.1%
Not known
30 94%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
8
1–3 years
10
4–7 years
5
8–11 years
4
12+ years
4

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can S-methoprene cause weakness in dogs?
32 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).

Weakness with similar medicines

All reported side effects of S-methoprene in dogs · Medicines most reported with weakness