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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
Mar 19, 2012 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Hives (see also 'Skin'); Rash; Bone and joint disorder NOS; Joint pain NOS; A... Recovered/Normal
Mar 19, 2012 Human Unknown Thiabendazole/Neomycin/Dexamethason Bloodshot eye; Burning sensation of eye Recovered/Normal
Mar 18, 2012 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Injection site oedema; Injection site swelling; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Mar 18, 2012 Human Unknown Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.015% Abnormal vision (see also impaired vision); Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Mar 17, 2012 Human Unknown Cyclosporine A Skin irritation; Itching Recovered/Normal
Mar 16, 2012 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Bad taste; Respiratory tract irritation; Odor, Abnormal Recovered/Normal
Mar 13, 2012 Human Unknown Pentobarbital Sodium, Phenytoin Sodium Dizziness; Headache; Injection site numbness; Injection site tingling; Breath... Outcome Unknown
Mar 12, 2012 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Mar 12, 2012 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Erythema (for urticaria see Immune SOC); Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Mar 12, 2012 Human Unknown Atipamezole Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Mar 12, 2012 Human Unknown Oxytetracycline, Polymyxin B Sulfate Unclassifiable adverse event; Eye irritation; Eye redness; Eye pain -
Mar 12, 2012 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Anaphylaxis; Urticaria; Pruritus -
Mar 11, 2012 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain; Injec... -
Mar 10, 2012 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Dyspnoea; Nasal congestion; Odor, Abnormal Recovered/Normal
Mar 9, 2012 Human Unknown Isoflurane Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pain NOS; Balance problem;... -
Mar 7, 2012 Human Unknown Sevoflurane Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Headache -
Mar 6, 2012 Human Unknown Isoflupredone Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Mar 6, 2012 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Mar 6, 2012 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Localised rash Outcome Unknown
Mar 6, 2012 Human Unknown Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Gingival disorder; Hypoaes... -
Mar 3, 2012 Human Unknown Ivermectin/Pyrantel Chew. Dog 136Mcg/... Burning sensation (skin); Localised skin reaction Recovered/Normal
Mar 3, 2012 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug i... -
Mar 1, 2012 Human Unknown Selamectin Urticaria Recovered/Normal
Mar 1, 2012 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Uncoded sign; Accidental exposure; General illness Recovered/Normal
Mar 1, 2012 Human Unknown Selamectin Urticaria Recovered/Normal
Mar 1, 2012 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Taste alteration; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Feb 29, 2012 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye pain -
Feb 29, 2012 Human Unknown Spinosad Eye irritation; Burning sensation of eye; Eye itching; Papular rash Recovered/Normal
Feb 29, 2012 Human Unknown Spinosad Nausea Outcome Unknown
Feb 28, 2012 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash -
Feb 28, 2012 Human Unknown Spinosad; Spinosad Burning sensation (skin); Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Feb 25, 2012 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Rash; Pruritus Outcome Unknown
Feb 25, 2012 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Chest discomfort NOS; Nervousness; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Feb 24, 2012 Human Unknown Copper Naphthenate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Pain NOS;... Recovered/Normal
Feb 24, 2012 Human Unknown Amitraz Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Nausea -
Feb 23, 2012 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Feb 23, 2012 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Injection site bleeding Outcome Unknown
Feb 23, 2012 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Feb 20, 2012 Human Unknown Ractopamine Hydrochloride Tongue paraesthesia; Dizziness; Weakness; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Feb 18, 2012 Human Unknown Fenbendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pharyngitis -
Feb 18, 2012 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Headache;... -
Feb 18, 2012 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Burning mouth sensation; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Feb 15, 2012 Human Unknown Milbemycin Oxime Ear pain; Headache Outcome Unknown
Feb 15, 2012 Human Unknown Milbemycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Headache -
Feb 15, 2012 Human Unknown Imidacloprid; Moxidectin Lip oedema (see also 'Skin'); Pruritic rash; Localised oedema (not applicatio... Recovered/Normal
Feb 14, 2012 Human Unknown Cyclosporine Numbness Recovered/Normal
Feb 13, 2012 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Feb 11, 2012 Human Unknown Ivermectin/Pyrantel Chew. Dog 68Mcg/57Mg Peeling skin; Erythema (for urticaria see Immune SOC); Blotchy rash; Skin dry... Outcome Unknown
Feb 10, 2012 Human Unknown Gamithromycin 15% Bad taste; Vision blurred; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Feb 10, 2012 Human Unknown Device: Oxygen Administration Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Death; Trauma NOS Died

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.