Rimadyl
43 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
43
Total Reports
6
Deaths Reported
1400.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Rimadyl
Administration Routes
OralUnknownSubcutaneous
Species Affected
Dog 43
Most Affected Breeds
Crossbred Canine/dog 7
Rottweiler 3
Bichon Frise 2
Beagle 2
Chihuahua 2
Corgi - Welsh Cardigan 2
Sheepdog - Shetland 1
Shih Tzu 1
Poodle - Toy 1
Spaniel - Springer English 1
Most Reported Reactions
Seizure NOS 10
Pain NOS 7
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 7
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 7
Other abnormal test result NOS 6
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 6
Ataxia 5
Not eating 5
Vomiting 5
Weight loss 4
Decreased appetite 4
Death by euthanasia 4
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
14 (32.6%)
Recovered/Normal
12 (27.9%)
Ongoing
10 (23.3%)
Euthanized
4 (9.3%)
Died
2 (4.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (2.3%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.