Browse Pet Safety Reports
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.
| Date | Species | Breed | Drug | Reaction | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Spinosad | Increased heart rate | Recovered/Normal |
| Feb 9, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Selamectin | Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... | - |
| Feb 9, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Tulathromycin | Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... | - |
| Feb 8, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Copper Naphthenate | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation | - |
| Feb 8, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Tilmicosin Phosphate | Pain NOS; Localised pain NOS (see other 'SOCs' for specific pain); Injection ... | Outcome Unknown |
| Feb 8, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Pyrantel Pamoate | Oral discomfort; Vomiting; Accidental drug intake by child | Outcome Unknown |
| Feb 8, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Selamectin | Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... | - |
| Feb 7, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Ceftiofur | Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... | - |
| Feb 6, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Selamectin | Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... | - |
| Feb 6, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Chlorhexidine | Unclassifiable adverse event; Respiratory distress | - |
| Feb 6, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Spinosad | Hypertension; Digestive tract disorder NOS; Loss of concentration; Nausea | Recovered with Sequela |
| Feb 4, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime | Diarrhoea; Nausea; Accidental exposure | Outcome Unknown |
| Feb 4, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Maropitant | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Swollen eye | - |
| Feb 3, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Tylosin | Application site bruising; Injection site swelling; Accidental exposure | Outcome Unknown |
| Feb 2, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Tulathromycin | Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... | - |
| Feb 2, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Tilmicosin Phosphate | Tachycardia; Breathing difficulty; Uncoded sign; Tingling sensation; Taste di... | Recovered/Normal |
| Feb 2, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Melarsomine Dihydrocloride Injectable... | Injection site bleeding | Outcome Unknown |
| Feb 2, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Milbemycin Oxime | Bloated stomach | Recovered/Normal |
| Feb 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Selamectin | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Localised pain NOS (see ot... | - |
| Jan 28, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Mercaptobenzothiazole | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dermatitis; Skin hyperaemi... | - |
| Jan 26, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Mercaptobenzothiazole | No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... | - |
| Jan 24, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Spinosad | Feeling sick | Outcome Unknown |
| Jan 23, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Tilmicosin Phosphate | Bad taste; Accidental exposure | Recovered/Normal |
| Jan 19, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Fluocinolone Acet... | No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... | - |
| Jan 19, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Enrofloxacin | Injection site reaction NOS; Numbness | Outcome Unknown |
| Jan 17, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Enrofloxacin | Injection site bleeding; Injection site lesion | Recovered/Normal |
| Jan 17, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Amitraz | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Urticaria | - |
| Jan 15, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Meloxicam | Unclassifiable adverse event; Balance problem | - |
| Jan 11, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Moxidectin; Imidacloprid | Headache; Irritability; Nausea | Recovered/Normal |
| Jan 9, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Tulathromycin | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site inflammatio... | - |
| Jan 8, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Tilmicosin Phosphate | Injection site pain; Injection site swelling; Suicide attempt | Outcome Unknown |
| Jan 8, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Tilmicosin Phosphate | Injection site tingling; Accidental exposure | Recovered/Normal |
| Jan 6, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Selamectin | Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... | - |
| Jan 6, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Florfenicol | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Diarrhoea; Vomiting; Nausea | - |
| Jan 6, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Butorphanol Tartrate | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Headache; Nausea; Hypoaest... | - |
| Jan 4, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Clotrimazole, Gentamicin Sulfate, Mom... | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Headache | - |
| Jan 2, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Selamectin | Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... | - |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Spinosad; Spinosad | Rash | Outcome Unknown |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Moxidectin | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Splenomegaly; Hepatomegaly... | - |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Tilmicosin | Injection site pain; Bad taste; Accidental exposure | Recovered/Normal |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Tilmicosin Phosphate | General illness; Accidental exposure | Recovered/Normal |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Sometribove Zinc Suspension | Death; Neoplasia NOS | Died |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime | Rash | Outcome Unknown |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Gonadorelin Diacetate Tetrahydrate | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Musculoskeletal pain | - |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime | Emesis (multiple) | Outcome Unknown |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Spinosad; Spinosad | Bad taste | Recovered/Normal |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Moxidectin; Imidacloprid | Nasal irritation; Swollen lip (see also 'Skin'); Odor, Abnormal | Recovered/Normal |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Human | Unknown | Flunixin Meglumine | Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Cardiac arrest; Death | Died |
| Dec 30, 2011 | Human | Unknown | Copper Naphthenate | No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... | - |
| Dec 30, 2011 | Human | Unknown | Selamectin | Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... | - |
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.