Deafness after Selegiline (Anipryl) in dogs

54 reports to the FDA describe deafness in dogs given Selegiline. That is 1.3% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.6% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

54Reports

1.9%Marked serious

1.9%Recovered

3.7%Died or euthanised

–Typical onset

How the animals did

Recovered

1 1.9%

Died

2 3.7%

Not known

51 94%

Problems reported at the same time

Lethargy

5 9.3%

Disorientation

5 9.3%

Didn't work as expected

4 7.4%

Vomiting

4 7.4%

Restlessness or agitation

4 7.4%

Loss of appetite

3 5.6%

Eye or vision problems

2 3.7%

Behaviour change

2 3.7%

Age of the animals

Under 1 year

1–3 years

4–7 years

8–11 years

12+ years

About this medicine

Selegiline treats canine cognitive dysfunction.

Products with this ingredient include Anipryl. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Questions owners ask

Can Selegiline cause deafness in dogs?: 54 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).

Deafness with similar medicines

Deafness after Gabapentin 42 reports · 0.5% of its reports

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