Browse Pet Safety Reports
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.
| 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.