quick facts at a glance
What is Librela / Beransa for dogs & Solensia for cats?
What is Librela / Beransa for dogs & Solensia for cats?
What is Librela / Beransa for dogs & Solensia for cats?
An injectable marketed as the “first of its kind”, “miracle” with “no side effects” for osteoarthritis pain. It is a biologic pharmaceutical that alters neurochemical function that cannot be removed or neutralized post-injection.
How does it work?
What is Librela / Beransa for dogs & Solensia for cats?
What is Librela / Beransa for dogs & Solensia for cats?
A synthetic monoclonal antibody (mAb) that binds to and blocks Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). NGF is a life sustaining substance vital to the functioning of every major organ and system in the body. It is critical to cellular function and homeostasis, especially prevalent in nerve cells. Such mAbs are irreversible once administered and ar
A synthetic monoclonal antibody (mAb) that binds to and blocks Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). NGF is a life sustaining substance vital to the functioning of every major organ and system in the body. It is critical to cellular function and homeostasis, especially prevalent in nerve cells. Such mAbs are irreversible once administered and are clinically proven to cause severe long term damage.
For details go to the Dealing With Side Effects page.
What is happening to pets?
What is Librela / Beransa for dogs & Solensia for cats?
What is happening to pets?
Thousands of pets have DIED WITHIN HOURS of receiving this injection.
Countless others have suffered and died from a huge array of adverse effects throughout the entire body. A brief list of common reported effects below.
For official adverse event report data go to the Side Effect Data page.
Marketing claims vs. Facts
"It's safe."
FACT: It was never tested for safety, only efficacy, and still only achieved a 47% efficacy in the most optimal conditions possible. Both bedinvetmab and frunevetmab are currently in Phase IV Clinical Trials, which means: they are being tested for safety on the general public ... OUR PETS.
"It has no side effects."
FACT: Side effects, including death, have been published in the package inserts since the product became available. You can view package insert information on our Resources page. The package inserts and product labels were updated following the FDA official warning to include adverse effects such as sudden death. Failure to disclose critical information is malpractice. It is also intentional denial of the pet parents' right to informed consent.
"It doesn't metabolize through the liver or kidneys."
FACT: This substance is a synthetic protein. Medical experts have theorized the body will metabolize it via protein degradation. However this being touted as the "first of its kind" substance, they cannot make such a statement about how it is, or is not, metabolized with 100% accuracy. It is synthetic. The body works to expel foreign substances through the detox pathways: Skin, Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, Colon, Glymphatic (brain). The liver and kidneys cannot function without Nerve Growth Factor, nor can they properly communicate with the brain if Nerve Growth Factor is compromised. Without proper communication with the brain organs fail. The manufacturer has not addressed the cases of liver and kidney failure following this injection, while continuing to claim it is "safer" on the liver and kidneys than other treatments.
"Tons of positive cases!"
FACT: There is no data supporting claims of positive outcomes. Zero data. Not even the studies structured to gain market approval support this statement. In contrast there are volumes of data, clinical and otherwise, supporting the reported negative outcomes such as: rapid disintegration of bones and joints. For further information see the Resources page for videos and publications.
"We're not aware of any adverse events."
FACT: Tens of thousands of reported adverse events have been published by multiple official, national and international agencies since 2021.
"There are side effects, but they're extremely rare. Only 1 in 10,000."
FACT: Unsubstantiated marketing claim. The drug company consistently cites this number: 1 in 10,000 without providing data that supports this claim. They also consistently cite the number of doses sold, not administered. This corporation has been formally reprimanded multiple times for misleading the public about this substance specifically, and is currently facing lawsuits on behalf of investors for the same. Their word is not credible. A neutral third party is needed to validate these critical data points: 1) number of doses administered; 2) of doses administered how many to the same animal?; 3) of those animals how many are still alive? 4) of those still alive, what adverse events are they experiencing? Even with the drug maker's nondisclosure of critical data points, professional analysis of all available data indicates: 1 in 120 not 10,000. See our Incident Rate page for greater detail. What is your threshold of tolerance? How many deaths, torturous outcomes, permanent neurological damage cases are acceptable to you? How many are acceptable to your vet?
"It can't be the injection. It must be something else."
FACT: There are no laboratory tests in existence that can identify changes in a pet's quantity of Nerve Growth Factor, or cellular damage as a result of inhibited Nerve Growth Factor, much less all the places that damage can occur. This product is touted as the 'first of its kind'. Not only are there no tests in existence to measure or identify everything this substance is doing once inside the body, the entire scientific community is still learning about Nerve Growth Factor that was only discovered in the 1950s. As a result of this lack of understanding in the veterinary community, vets are inadvertently causing more harm by failing to acknowledge the cause of the pet's conditions relative to this injection.
"Don't believe what you read on the internet."
FACT: This is a published and scripted directive from the manufacturer to veterinary professionals specifically dismissing pet parent testimonials in Facebook groups. Pet parents who reported their pet’s suffering and deaths were referred to as “social media rumors” by the manufacturer on their official website. For veterinary professionals to disregard what is happening to an animal after receiving this injection because it is the pet parent reporting what happened is but one of the ways this substance has single handedly destroyed the credibility of the veterinary industry.
"I give it to my own pets."
FACT: pet parent who suffered these cruel and horrifying outcomes report their vet reassured them about the injection with this statement.
The FDA is Waking Up from its Librela Slumber
NEWS & UPDATES
The FDA published a 'Dear Veterinarian' warning letter on Dec. 17, 2024 following its analysis of adverse events due to Librela.
FDA Letter - Dear Veterinarian – Adverse Events Due to Librela
National and international reporting on the fda warning
FDA Warns About Dangers of Dog Pain Drug
Agency reviews thousands of cases of side effects, including deaths, reported for dogs that took Librela
Popular dog arthritis medication Librela linked to pet illnesses, deaths, FDA says in urgent warning
A popular arthritis medication for dogs has sickened thousands of pets and likely caused others to die, the Food and Drug Administration said in an 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 agency said.
Popular Arthritis Drug for Dogs May Have Severe Side Effects, F.D.A. says
FDA Issues Vet Letter on Drug Librela Used to Control Pain in Dogs
The FDA warned of several neurological and physical problems in dogs after receiving Librela injections.
Popular Medication For Dogs Is Killing Them
A medication meant to help dogs with pain has been found to kill them.
local news segments in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
"... the FDA only looks at efficacy, not safety, when approving products."
"People think: 'oh it's approved it must be safe'. No. It's approved and we're gonna find out if it's safe ... after a few years."
- Joshua Sharlin, FDA Regulatory Expert Witness
WSB-TV Atlanta, Georgia news segment about Librela, November 13, 2024
WSB-TV Atlanta, Georgia news segment about Solensia, November 13, 2024