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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
May 28, 2010 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Ocular discharge; Conjunct... -
May 27, 2010 Human Unknown Firocoxib Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Nausea -
May 26, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin, Pyrantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain -
May 26, 2010 Human Unknown Clindamycin Hydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting; Retching -
May 25, 2010 Human Unknown Miconazole, Polymyxin B, Prednisolone Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 25, 2010 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 25, 2010 Human Unknown Miconazole, Polymyxin B, Prednisolone No sign -
May 25, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin, Pyrantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting -
May 25, 2010 Human Unknown Isoflurane Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Feeling depressed -
May 24, 2010 Human Unknown Altrenogest Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Dyspnoea -
May 24, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
May 22, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 22, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 21, 2010 Human Unknown Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 21, 2010 Human Unknown Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 20, 2010 Human Unknown Spinosad Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 18, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting; Impaired vision;... -
May 18, 2010 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Impaired vision; Eye irrit... -
May 17, 2010 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
May 17, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
May 16, 2010 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 16, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Eye redness; Urticaria; Pruritus; Swollen eye; Accidental exposure; Accidenta... -
May 14, 2010 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 13, 2010 Human Unknown Maropitant Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site swelling; B... -
May 13, 2010 Human Unknown Firocoxib Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Labelled drug-drug interac... -
May 12, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 12, 2010 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 12, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dermatitis -
May 11, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 10, 2010 Human Unknown Glycosaminoglycan Polysulfate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 10, 2010 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Fever; Nausea -
May 9, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 8, 2010 Human Unknown Doramectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 8, 2010 Human Unknown Pentobarbital, Phenytoin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 8, 2010 Human Unknown Trilostane Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem -
May 7, 2010 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Impaired vision; Eye irrit... -
May 6, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin, Pyrantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain; Diarrhoea;... -
May 5, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin, Pyrantel Pamoate, Praziqu... Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abnormal urine odour -
May 4, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 3, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Epiphora; Eye irritation -
May 3, 2010 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Nausea; S... -
May 1, 2010 Human Unknown Cyclosporine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Musculoskeletal pain -
May 1, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain -
May 1, 2010 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 1, 2010 Human Unknown Gonadorelin Diacetate Tetrahydrate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain; Feeling de... -
May 1, 2010 Human Unknown Spinosad Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dermatitis; Rash -
Apr 29, 2010 Human Unknown Spinosad Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain -
Apr 29, 2010 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Apr 28, 2010 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Apr 26, 2010 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Urticaria; Rash; Skin hyperaemia; Pruritus -

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.