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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
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.