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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
Aug 28, 2009 Human Unknown Clorsulon, Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 28, 2009 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Paraesthesia; Tongue disor... -
Aug 27, 2009 Human Unknown Spinosad Unclassifiable adverse event; Urticaria; Swollen face (see also 'Skin'); Skin... -
Aug 27, 2009 Human Unknown Emodepside, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Sensory abnormality NOS -
Aug 26, 2009 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Stupor; Vomiting -
Aug 26, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Tachycardia -
Aug 26, 2009 Human Unknown Cyclosporine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Nausea -
Aug 26, 2009 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Aug 25, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site swelling; S... -
Aug 24, 2009 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Epiphora; Eye irritation; ... -
Aug 24, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site bleeding -
Aug 24, 2009 Human Unknown Ivermectin, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 21, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 21, 2009 Human Unknown Omeprazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting -
Aug 20, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 19, 2009 Human Unknown Carprofen No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Aug 19, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 18, 2009 Human Unknown Spinosad Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pharyngitis; Headache; Nausea -
Aug 17, 2009 Human Unknown Copper Naphthenate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye pain -
Aug 17, 2009 Human Unknown Milbemycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by ... -
Aug 15, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting; Urticaria; Pruri... -
Aug 14, 2009 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain; Diarrhoea -
Aug 14, 2009 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 13, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Aug 12, 2009 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Aug 10, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 10, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 10, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 7, 2009 Human Unknown Danofloxacin Mesylate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 7, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Bradycardia -
Aug 7, 2009 Human Unknown Fomepizole No sign -
Aug 7, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Tachypnoe... -
Aug 6, 2009 Human Unknown Clorsulon, Ivermectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Aug 6, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 6, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Aug 6, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Aug 5, 2009 Human Unknown Doramectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site bleeding; I... -
Aug 5, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash; Pruritus -
Aug 4, 2009 Human Unknown Ivermectin, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Aug 4, 2009 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 4, 2009 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Skin hyperaemia; Anaphylax... -
Aug 4, 2009 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Ocular dis... -
Aug 3, 2009 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 3, 2009 Human Unknown Milbemycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Diarrhoea -
Aug 2, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Aug 1, 2009 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Sensory abnormality NOS -
Aug 1, 2009 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Aug 1, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Urticaria; Rash -
Aug 1, 2009 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 30, 2009 Human Unknown Melarsomine Dihydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -

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.