The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned veterinarians that an often-prescribed arthritis medication for dogs may be harmful.In a cautionary le

(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.

The FDA has issued a “Dear Veterinarian” letter notifying practitioners about adverse events reported in dogs treated with Librela.

The agency said it had reviewed more than 3,600 cases of side effects, including deaths, reported for dogs that took the drug Librela.

The urgent warning comes after a recent review made by the government organization. The findings are something that every pet owner needs to see. According to The New York Times, the label lists mild side effects like urinary tract and skin infections,