Popular Dog Medication Could Have 'Dangerous Side Effects' for Pups, Warns FDA
The warning was issued for Librela, which is a painkiller commonly given to dogs to relieve arthritis pain. The drug is administered by a vet once a month via subcutaneous injection. The FDA has said that dogs on Librela may experience dangerous side effects, such as: Seizures. Loss of muscle control . Urinary incontinence. Death.
Popular dog arthritis medication Librela linked to pet illnesses, deaths, FDA says in urgent warning
Dangerous side effects from the injectable canine drug Librela — used to treat osteoarthritis joint pain — have been linked to seizures, lameness and loss of muscle control, the FDA warned.
Dog pain medication linked to illness, death, FDA warns
(WDBJ) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an alert to veterinarians about a popular medication used to control pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs after numerous reports of adverse side effects and death.
FDA Issues Urgent Warning on Dangers of Common Dog Medication
The United States Food and Drugs Administration is warning pet owners about a common medication given to pets to treat arthritis. The F.D.A. now says that the drug Librela may be associated with severe neurological effects. And in the worst cases, the medication may have even led to death.
Dog Treat Could Cause Death, Says FDA in Recall Update
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Dog Arthritis Treatment Under Fire After Reports of Severe, Even Fatal, Side Effects
In a new report this week, the FDA highlighted several serious adverse events and deaths associated with the drug Librela.
Popular medication for dogs is killing them
Pet owners have reported that the Librela drug used to treat dogs with arthritis has caused adverse effects and even death.
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FDA cautions veterinarians about prescribing Librela for dogs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned veterinarians that an often-prescribed arthritis medication for dogs may be ...
‘Our dog suffered in the end.‘ Dog dies after receiving Librela injection
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