Loss of appetite after Sucralfate in dogs

467 reports to the FDA describe loss of appetite in dogs given Sucralfate. That is 47% of all reports for this medicine, compared with 8.4% across reports for all dog medicines, so it is reported unusually often with this medicine.

467Reports
72%Marked serious
11%Recovered
40%Died or euthanised
6 daysTypical onset
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How soon it started

Same day
78 19%
1–2 days
67 16%
3–7 days
73 18%
1–4 weeks
99 24%
Over a month
90 22%

How the animals did

Recovered
50 11%
Recovered with lasting effects
1 0.2%
Still unwell when reported
181 39%
Died
57 12%
Euthanised
131 28%
Not known
47 10%

Problems reported at the same time

Age of the animals

Under 1 year
15
1–3 years
81
4–7 years
141
8–11 years
152
12+ years
74

About this medicine

Type: medicine.

Questions owners ask

Can Sucralfate cause loss of appetite in dogs?
467 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.
How soon after a dose was it reported?
In half of the reports with dates, it started within 6 days of the first dose.
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).

Loss of appetite with similar medicines

All reported side effects of Sucralfate in dogs · Medicines most reported with loss of appetite