Wobbliness (ataxia) after S-methoprene in dogs

433 reports to the FDA describe wobbliness (ataxia) in dogs given S-methoprene. That is 26% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 2.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

433Reports
0.0%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
2.3%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Died
10 2.3%
Not known
423 98%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
117
1–3 years
155
4–7 years
62
8–11 years
47
12+ years
25

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can S-methoprene cause wobbliness (ataxia) in dogs?
433 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).

Wobbliness (ataxia) with similar medicines

All reported side effects of S-methoprene in dogs · Medicines most reported with wobbliness (ataxia)