Elevated cholesterol (total) after Selegiline (Anipryl) in dogs

29 reports to the FDA describe elevated cholesterol (total) in dogs given Selegiline. That is 0.7% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.3% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

29Reports
10%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
6.9%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
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How the animals did

Still unwell when reported
3 10%
Died
2 6.9%
Not known
24 83%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
0
1–3 years
0
4–7 years
3
8–11 years
3
12+ years
23

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 elevated cholesterol (total) in dogs?
29 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).

Elevated cholesterol (total) with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Selegiline in dogs · Medicines most reported with elevated cholesterol (total)