Polypnoea after Selegiline (Anipryl) in dogs
214 reports to the FDA describe polypnoea in dogs given Selegiline. That is 5.2% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 0.5% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.
214Reports
0.0%Marked serious
0.0%Recovered
12%Died or euthanised
–Typical onset
How the animals did
Problems reported at the same time
Age of the animals
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 polypnoea in dogs?
- 214 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).
Polypnoea with similar medicines
- Polypnoea after Fluoxetine 30 reports · 1.2% of its reports
- Polypnoea after Clomipramine (Clomicalm) 23 reports · 1.5% of its reports
All reported side effects of Selegiline in dogs · Medicines most reported with polypnoea
