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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
Nov 9, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Underfilling, Tubes -
Nov 9, 2009 Human Unknown Emodepside, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Nov 9, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 6, 2009 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Nov 6, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Nov 3, 2009 Human Unknown Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site inflammatio... -
Nov 2, 2009 Human Unknown Pentobarbital, Phenytoin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 2, 2009 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Nov 2, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Nov 2, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Nov 1, 2009 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 1, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Nov 1, 2009 Human Unknown Spinosad Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Dermatitis; Rash -
Oct 31, 2009 Human Unknown Emodepside, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Balance problem -
Oct 31, 2009 Human Unknown Tulathromycin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Oct 30, 2009 Human Unknown Milbemycin, Lufenuron Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Hot flush -
Oct 30, 2009 Human Unknown Melarsomine Dihydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye redness -
Oct 29, 2009 Human Unknown Amoxicillin, Clavulanate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Oct 28, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Oct 27, 2009 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Swollen mouth; Anaphylaxis -
Oct 27, 2009 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 26, 2009 Human Unknown Spinosad Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pharyngitis -
Oct 25, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Oct 23, 2009 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye disorder NOS (for phot... -
Oct 22, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dermatitis -
Oct 21, 2009 Human Unknown Pentobarbital, Phenytoin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Corneal ulcer; Eyelid infl... -
Oct 19, 2009 Human Unknown Dinoprost Tromethamine No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Oct 19, 2009 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Oct 17, 2009 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye pain -
Oct 16, 2009 Human Unknown Nitenpyram Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Hot flush; Diarrhoea -
Oct 15, 2009 Human Unknown Spinosad Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash -
Oct 14, 2009 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 14, 2009 Human Unknown Melarsomine Dihydrochloride No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event -
Oct 13, 2009 Human Unknown Clomipramine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Hypoglycaemia; Feeling dep... -
Oct 13, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Oct 13, 2009 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 12, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Application site erythema;... -
Oct 12, 2009 Human Unknown Milbemycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Diarrhoea -
Oct 9, 2009 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Oct 8, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Oct 7, 2009 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Nausea -
Oct 6, 2009 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Oct 6, 2009 Human Unknown Melarsomine Dihydrochloride No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Oct 6, 2009 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Conjunctiv... -
Oct 5, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dyspnoea; Sensory abnormal... -
Oct 2, 2009 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Oct 1, 2009 Human Unknown Dinoprost Tromethamine Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 1, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 1, 2009 Human Unknown Altrenogest Oily Solution Vomiting; Female reproductive tract disorder NOS; Accidental exposure; Infert... Outcome Unknown
Sep 30, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Sensory abnormality NOS -

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.