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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
Jun 21, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Tubes, L... -
Jun 21, 2010 Human Unknown Emodepside, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Swollen tongue -
Jun 20, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 20, 2010 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Headache; Accidental exposure; Unclassifiable adverse event -
Jun 19, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Hyperaesthesia; Peripheral... -
Jun 19, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 18, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jun 18, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Urticaria -
Jun 18, 2010 Human Unknown Emodepside, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Vomiting; Nausea -
Jun 17, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 16, 2010 Human Unknown Spinosad Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Urticaria; Skin hyperaemia... -
Jun 16, 2010 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Nausea; Musculoskeletal pain -
Jun 16, 2010 Human Unknown Tiletamine, Zolazepam Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 16, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Jun 16, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 16, 2010 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye redness -
Jun 15, 2010 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye pain -
Jun 15, 2010 Human Unknown Praziquantel, Pyrantel Pamoate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain; Diarrhoea;... -
Jun 15, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 14, 2010 Human Unknown Clorsulon, Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain; Injec... -
Jun 14, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 14, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 14, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 12, 2010 Human Unknown Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Fluocinolone Acet... Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye pain -
Jun 11, 2010 Human Unknown Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Urticaria; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jun 10, 2010 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 10, 2010 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting; Liver failure; E... -
Jun 10, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug i... -
Jun 10, 2010 Human Unknown Firocoxib Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Gastric ulceration NOS; Ha... -
Jun 9, 2010 Human Unknown Toceranib Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Paraesthesia -
Jun 9, 2010 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting -
Jun 8, 2010 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 8, 2010 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Epiphora; Eye irritation -
Jun 8, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Diarrhoea; Oliguria; Anorexia -
Jun 7, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 6, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by ... -
Jun 5, 2010 Human Unknown Milbemycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 4, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 4, 2010 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 4, 2010 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pharyngitis; Pain NOS; Sen... -
Jun 4, 2010 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pharyngitis; Pain NOS; Sen... -
Jun 3, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 2, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jun 2, 2010 Human Unknown Doramectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 1, 2010 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Impaired vision; Eye irrit... -
Jun 1, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by ... -
Jun 1, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 1, 2010 Human Unknown Amprolium Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 28, 2010 Human Unknown Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Fluocinolone Acet... Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 28, 2010 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Ocular discharge; Conjunct... -

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.