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16,698 FDA adverse event reports for pets.

FDA Veterinary Adverse Event Database

Browse 16,698 adverse event reports collected by the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine. Each report includes the animal species, breed, drug or product involved, observed reactions, and outcome. Reports flagged as "serious" involve death, life-threatening conditions, or hospitalization. Use the filters to narrow results by species, outcome severity, or keyword. Note that a higher number of reports does not necessarily indicate a less safe product, widely prescribed drugs naturally accumulate more reports.

Pet Adverse Event Reports

Browse 16,698 FDA veterinary adverse event reports for Human.

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Date Species Breed Drug Reaction Outcome
May 28, 2014 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid Injection site swelling; Injection site reaction NOS; Localised pain NOS (see... Outcome Unknown
May 27, 2014 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid Injection site pain; Injection site numbness; Injection site tingling; Stingi... Outcome Unknown
May 26, 2014 Human Unknown Spinosad Headache Recovered with Sequela
May 25, 2014 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Oral discomfort Recovered with Sequela
May 24, 2014 Human Unknown Acepromazine Maleate Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'); Acci... Outcome Unknown
May 22, 2014 Human Unknown Imidacloprid; Moxidectin Rash; Skin lesion NOS; Pruritus; Bacterial skin infection NOS; Accidental exp... Outcome Unknown
May 22, 2014 Human Unknown Prednisolone; Trimeprazine Tartrate Mydriasis; Dilated pupils; Headache; Vision blurred; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
May 22, 2014 Human Unknown Doramectin; Phenol Injection site bruising; Injection site bleeding; Injection site pain Outcome Unknown
May 22, 2014 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by child -
May 21, 2014 Human Unknown Gonadorelindiacetate Tetrahydrate Inj... Disorders of menstrual cycle NOS; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
May 21, 2014 Human Unknown Imidacloprid; Moxidectin Diarrhoea; Taste alteration; Excessive thirst; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
May 19, 2014 Human Unknown Clindamycin Hydrochloride Liquid 25 Mg Eye irritation; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
May 19, 2014 Human Unknown Maropitant Citrate Burning sensation of eye; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
May 14, 2014 Human Unknown Tildipirosin Injectable Dizzy spell Outcome Unknown
May 14, 2014 Human Unknown Tresaderm Dermatological Solution Eye irritation; Eye redness; Eye pain; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
May 13, 2014 Human Unknown Selamectin Burning sensation (skin); Smell disorder NOS; Swollen lip (see also 'Skin'); ... Outcome Unknown
May 13, 2014 Human Unknown Eprinomectin 5% Injection Allergic skin reaction; Hives (see also 'Skin'); Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
May 12, 2014 Human Unknown Selamectin Eye irritation; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
May 12, 2014 Human Unknown Nitenpyram; Nitenpyram Tiredness Recovered/Normal
May 10, 2014 Human Unknown Ivermectin Injection site swelling; Injection site pain; Injection site warmth Recovered/Normal
May 8, 2014 Human Unknown Meloxicam Eye irritation; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
May 7, 2014 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Injection site pain; Accidental exposure Recovered with Sequela
May 6, 2014 Human Unknown Meloxicam Swelling around eye; Eye inflamed; Eye pain Outcome Unknown
May 6, 2014 Human Unknown Imidacloprid; Moxidectin Localised numbness (see also application site SOC); Bad taste; Accidental exp... Outcome Unknown
May 5, 2014 Human Unknown Ivermectin; Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt Rash Outcome Unknown
May 5, 2014 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Nasal bleeding; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
May 5, 2014 Human Unknown Fentanyl Burning sensation (skin); Skin irritation Outcome Unknown
May 4, 2014 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Injection site pain Outcome Unknown
May 3, 2014 Human Unknown Eprinomectin 5% Injection Uncoded sign; Systemic disorder NOS; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
May 2, 2014 Human Unknown Selamectin Rash; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
May 1, 2014 Human Unknown Selamectin Burning sensation of eye; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
May 1, 2014 Human Unknown Eprinomectin 5% Injection Skin lesion NOS; Joint pain; Swollen joint; Stiff knee; Lameness; Musculoskel... Outcome Unknown
May 1, 2014 Human Unknown Eprinomectin 5% Injection Injection site bruising; Injection site lesion; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Apr 29, 2014 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Rash Recovered with Sequela
Apr 28, 2014 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate/Praziquantel Light headedness; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Apr 26, 2014 Human Unknown Moxidectin Injection site bleeding; Injection site pain; Malaise; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Apr 26, 2014 Human Unknown Selamectin Generalised rash; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Apr 26, 2014 Human Unknown Selamectin Bad taste; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Apr 26, 2014 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug i... -
Apr 25, 2014 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Rash Recovered with Sequela
Apr 25, 2014 Human Unknown 114Mg Pyrantel Pamoate/ 114Mg Praziqu... Abdominal pain; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Apr 24, 2014 Human Unknown Pentobarbital Sodium, Phenytoin Sodium Tingling sensation; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Apr 24, 2014 Human Unknown Hydrocortisone Aceponate/Miconazole N... Burning sensation of eye; Eye redness Outcome Unknown
Apr 22, 2014 Human Unknown Moxidectin Fever; Eye pain; Night sweat; Testicular pain Outcome Unknown
Apr 22, 2014 Human Unknown Selamectin Rash; Hives (see also 'Skin'); Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Apr 22, 2014 Human Unknown Oxybendazole Diarrhoea Outcome Unknown
Apr 22, 2014 Human Unknown Oxytetracycline Dihydrate (Oxytetracy... Burning sensation of eye Recovered/Normal
Apr 21, 2014 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Taste alteration; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Apr 21, 2014 Human Unknown Maropitant Citrate Accidental exposure; Injection site pain; Injection site bruising Outcome Unknown
Apr 19, 2014 Human Unknown Moxidectin Muscle pain; Dizziness; Nausea Recovered/Normal

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your veterinarian immediately. If the reaction is severe, difficulty breathing, seizures, collapse, or severe swelling, seek emergency veterinary care right away. After your pet is stabilized, report the adverse event to the FDA through safetyreporting.hhs.gov or by calling 1-888-FDA-VETS (1-888-332-8387). Reporting helps the FDA identify safety issues that can lead to label changes or product recalls.

Dogs account for the majority of adverse event reports, followed by cats. This reflects both the larger pet population and wider range of medications for these species. Flea and tick products, pain medications (NSAIDs), and heartworm preventives are among the product categories with the highest report counts across all species.

Not necessarily. A drug used by millions of pets will have more reports in absolute numbers than a niche product, even if the actual rate of adverse events is lower. The FDA uses these reports as one of many tools to evaluate drug safety, looking for patterns and statistical signals rather than raw counts alone. Always consult your veterinarian before changing any medication.