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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
Jan 1, 2013 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Rash Outcome Unknown
Jan 1, 2013 Human Unknown Spinosad Itching Outcome Unknown
Jan 1, 2013 Human Unknown Sometribove Thyroid gland disorder NOS Outcome Unknown
Jan 1, 2013 Human Unknown Trilostane Atrial fibrillation; Fatigue; Accidental exposure Ongoing
Dec 23, 2012 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Rash Outcome Unknown
Dec 22, 2012 Human Unknown Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.015% Numbness; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Dec 22, 2012 Human Unknown Moxidectin Injection site bleeding; Injection site reaction NOS; Ecchymosis; Accidental ... Ongoing
Dec 19, 2012 Human Unknown Doramectin Injection site reaction NOS; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Dec 18, 2012 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain; Injec... -
Dec 18, 2012 Human Unknown Amoxicillin Trihydrate; Clavulanate P... Breathing difficulty; Allergic reaction; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Dec 18, 2012 Human Unknown Fenbendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by ... -
Dec 18, 2012 Human Unknown Tylosin Phosphate Rash; Accidental exposure Recovered with Sequela
Dec 17, 2012 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Swollen lip (see also 'Skin'); Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Dec 15, 2012 Human Unknown Ivermectin 1% Injection Injection site swelling; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Dec 14, 2012 Human Unknown Ivermectin 1% Injection Injection site haemorrhage; Burning sensation (skin); Skin swelling; Accident... Outcome Unknown
Dec 13, 2012 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Eye redness; Eye pain Recovered/Normal
Dec 12, 2012 Human Unknown Emodepside; Praziquantel Cough; Chest discomfort NOS; Oral pain Recovered/Normal
Dec 11, 2012 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Emesis Outcome Unknown
Dec 11, 2012 Human Unknown Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Chlorhex... Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Urticaria; Respir... -
Dec 10, 2012 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Injection site bleeding; Injection site pain Outcome Unknown
Dec 10, 2012 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Increased heart rate; Application site burn; Numbness; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Dec 10, 2012 Human Unknown Tresaderm Dermatological Solution Eye pain; Vision blurred Outcome Unknown
Dec 8, 2012 Human Unknown Selamectin Abdominal cramp; Diarrhoea; Nausea; Muscle shaking Outcome Unknown
Dec 6, 2012 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Nasal congestion; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Dec 6, 2012 Human Unknown Melarsomine Dihydrochloride Injection Eye redness; Eye numbness; Ocular burn; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Dec 6, 2012 Human Unknown Selamectin Diarrhoea; Abnormal breathing Ongoing
Dec 6, 2012 Human Unknown Ivermectin 68Mcg, Pyrantel Pamoate 57Mg Nausea; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Dec 4, 2012 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Accidental exposure; No sign Outcome Unknown
Dec 3, 2012 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Injection site pain; Uncoded sign; Accidental exposure; Injection site lesion Recovered/Normal
Dec 3, 2012 Human Unknown Ivermectin(1%)/Clorsulon(10%) Injection Red eye Outcome Unknown
Dec 1, 2012 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Cough Recovered/Normal
Dec 1, 2012 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Burning sensation (skin); Itching; Rash Outcome Unknown
Nov 30, 2012 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Itching Recovered with Sequela
Nov 30, 2012 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Injection site pain; Injection site reaction NOS Outcome Unknown
Nov 30, 2012 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Trembling; Pain NOS; Fever... -
Nov 30, 2012 Human Unknown Isoflupredone Acetate; Neomycin Sulfa... Abnormal behaviour NOS; Dilated pupils; Dizziness; Headache Recovered/Normal
Nov 28, 2012 Human Unknown Maropitant Citrate Injection site pain; Injection site reaction NOS; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Nov 28, 2012 Human Unknown Selamectin Pain NOS; Application site burn Recovered/Normal
Nov 27, 2012 Human Unknown Selamectin Urticaria; Facial rash (For urticaria see Immune SOC); Localised oedema (not ... Outcome Unknown
Nov 26, 2012 Human Unknown Clorsulon, Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site swelling; I... -
Nov 25, 2012 Human Unknown Nitenpyram; Nitenpyram Feeling anxious Recovered/Normal
Nov 25, 2012 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Injection site pain Recovered/Normal
Nov 21, 2012 Human Unknown Doramectin Pain NOS; Fever; General illness Outcome Unknown
Nov 20, 2012 Human Unknown Insulin Injectable Vial Fracture Outcome Unknown
Nov 20, 2012 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Nov 20, 2012 Human Unknown Insulin Injectable Vial Pruritus; Hepato-biliary disorder NOS Outcome Unknown
Nov 20, 2012 Human Unknown Moxidectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vials, Abnormal -
Nov 20, 2012 Human Unknown Amitraz Wheezing; Breathing difficulty; Respiratory discomfort Ongoing
Nov 19, 2012 Human Unknown Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection site reaction NOS; Numbness; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Nov 19, 2012 Human Unknown Tresaderm Dermatological Solution Eye pain; Accidental exposure; Epiphora 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.