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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
Jul 19, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 18, 2010 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain -
Jul 18, 2010 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Jul 18, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Diarrhoea -
Jul 18, 2010 Human Unknown Altrenogest Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vaginal haemorrhage; Rash;... -
Jul 17, 2010 Human Unknown Amitraz Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Headache; Paraesthesia -
Jul 17, 2010 Human Unknown Milbemycin, Lufenuron Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Sensory abnormality NOS -
Jul 17, 2010 Human Unknown Zeranol Accidental exposure; Injection site inflammation; Dermatitis; Skin hyperaemia -
Jul 16, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Jul 16, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin, Pyrantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain -
Jul 15, 2010 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 14, 2010 Human Unknown Altrenogest Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash -
Jul 14, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 14, 2010 Human Unknown Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Fluocinolone Acet... Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 14, 2010 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 12, 2010 Human Unknown Cefovecin Sodium Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Conjunctiv... -
Jul 10, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Tubes, Leaking -
Jul 9, 2010 Human Unknown Altrenogest Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash -
Jul 9, 2010 Human Unknown Florfenicol Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Impaired vision; Eye irrit... -
Jul 8, 2010 Human Unknown Chlorhexidine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting -
Jul 8, 2010 Human Unknown Maropitant No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vials, Damaged; V... -
Jul 7, 2010 Human Unknown Doramectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain; Balan... -
Jul 7, 2010 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Hydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 7, 2010 Human Unknown Altrenogest Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash; Pruritus -
Jul 6, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 6, 2010 Human Unknown Nitenpyram Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eczema -
Jul 6, 2010 Human Unknown Oxytetracycline Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 6, 2010 Human Unknown Isoflupredone, Neomycin Sulfate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Impaired vision; Swollen eye -
Jul 4, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Tubes, Abnormal; ... -
Jul 1, 2010 Human Unknown Estradiol Accidental drug intake by child; Breast disorder NOS -
Jul 1, 2010 Human Unknown Estradiol Accidental drug intake by child; Breast disorder NOS -
Jul 1, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event -
Jul 1, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 1, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jul 1, 2010 Human Unknown Altrenogest Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 30, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash; Skin hyperaemia; Pru... -
Jun 30, 2010 Human Unknown Eprinomectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Feeling depressed; Nausea -
Jun 30, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Jun 30, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jun 29, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 28, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jun 28, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Mouth pain -
Jun 28, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jun 28, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 28, 2010 Human Unknown Amitraz Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pruritus; Vesicle -
Jun 26, 2010 Human Unknown Cyclosporine Unclassifiable adverse event; Urticaria -
Jun 25, 2010 Human Unknown Nitenpyram Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain; Diarrhoea;... -
Jun 25, 2010 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Corneal ulcer; Eye redness... -
Jun 24, 2010 Human Unknown Florfenicol Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 22, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Nausea -

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.