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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, 2011 Human Unknown Clotrimazole, Gentamicin Sulfate, Mom... Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Urticaria -
Jan 1, 2011 Human Unknown Phytosphingosine Unclassifiable adverse event; Respiratory distress -
Jan 1, 2011 Human Unknown Omeprazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Anaphylaxis; Peeling skin;... -
Dec 31, 2010 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Injection site bleeding Recovered/Normal
Dec 31, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 31, 2010 Human Unknown Dinoprost Tromethamine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain; Injec... -
Dec 31, 2010 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 30, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Skin hyperaemia -
Dec 30, 2010 Human Unknown Glycosaminoglycan Polysulfate Unclassifiable adverse event; Prolonged bleeding NOS -
Dec 30, 2010 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Erythema (for urticaria see Immune SOC); Skin lesion NOS; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Dec 30, 2010 Human Unknown Danofloxacin Mesylate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 29, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Hypoaesthesia -
Dec 29, 2010 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 28, 2010 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash -
Dec 23, 2010 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 20, 2010 Human Unknown Firocoxib Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Somnolent... -
Dec 20, 2010 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 18, 2010 Human Unknown Florfenicol, Flunixin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain -
Dec 18, 2010 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Nausea -
Dec 17, 2010 Human Unknown Spinosad Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye pain; Paraesthesia -
Dec 15, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Temporary blindness -
Dec 14, 2010 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye pain -
Dec 14, 2010 Human Unknown Eprinomectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Dec 14, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 13, 2010 Human Unknown Clorsulon, Ivermectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Dec 13, 2010 Human Unknown Florfenicol, Flunixin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 13, 2010 Human Unknown Amitraz Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye redness -
Dec 11, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 10, 2010 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Nausea; Odor, Abnormal Outcome Unknown
Dec 10, 2010 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Dehydration; Vomiting; Odor, Abnormal Recovered/Normal
Dec 10, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Nausea; Odor, Abnormal -
Dec 10, 2010 Human Unknown Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 10, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Nausea; Odor, Abnormal -
Dec 10, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid; Moxidectin Nausea; Odor, Abnormal Outcome Unknown
Dec 9, 2010 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 9, 2010 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Dec 8, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Dec 7, 2010 Human Unknown Sulfurated Lime Solution Dyspnoea -
Dec 7, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign -
Dec 6, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by ... -
Dec 6, 2010 Human Unknown Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Suicide attempt; Unclassifiable adverse event; Tachycardia; Drowsiness - neur... -
Dec 5, 2010 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 5, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 4, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Dec 4, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 4, 2010 Human Unknown Moxidectin; Imidacloprid Application site pruritus Recovered/Normal
Dec 3, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate Uncoded sign; Accidental drug intake by child; No sign Outcome Unknown
Dec 1, 2010 Human Unknown Maropitant Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 1, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Dermatitis -
Dec 1, 2010 Human Unknown Spinosad Rash Outcome Unknown

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.