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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, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
May 28, 2009 Human Unknown Dinoprost Tromethamine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site swelling -
May 27, 2009 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dyspnoea; Pain NOS; Feelin... -
May 27, 2009 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 26, 2009 Human Unknown Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Anaphylaxis; Dyspnoea; Swollen face (see also 'Skin'); Swollen tongue; Unclas... -
May 26, 2009 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 26, 2009 Human Unknown Emodepside, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Weakness; Somnolent state; Balance problem; Nausea -
May 25, 2009 Human Unknown Nitenpyram Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dehydration; Diarrhoea; Vo... -
May 25, 2009 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Skin hyperaemia; Pruritus -
May 24, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 24, 2009 Human Unknown Progesterone Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 23, 2009 Human Unknown Triamcinolone Acetonide Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 22, 2009 Human Unknown Spinosad Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 21, 2009 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Hydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 21, 2009 Human Unknown Nitenpyram Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 21, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 20, 2009 Human Unknown Progesterone Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 19, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Urticaria -
May 19, 2009 Human Unknown Eprinomectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 18, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Application site erythema;... -
May 17, 2009 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 17, 2009 Human Unknown Eprinomectin Nausea; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidenta... -
May 16, 2009 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain -
May 15, 2009 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 15, 2009 Human Unknown Maropitant Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Headache -
May 13, 2009 Human Unknown Ponazuril Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 13, 2009 Human Unknown Clomipramine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Diarrhoea; Nausea; Hot flush -
May 12, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Somnolent state; Nausea -
May 12, 2009 Human Unknown Altrenogest Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Headache; Eye redness -
May 12, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 11, 2009 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 11, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
May 11, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Sensory abnormality NOS -
May 10, 2009 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Hyperaesthesia -
May 10, 2009 Human Unknown Altrenogest Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting; Disorders of men... -
May 7, 2009 Human Unknown Isoflurane Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Birth defect; Birth defect... Died
May 7, 2009 Human Unknown Isoflurane No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
May 7, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Anaphylaxis; Urticaria; Pr... -
May 7, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 7, 2009 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 6, 2009 Human Unknown Meloxicam Eye irritation; Eye pain; Unclassifiable adverse event -
May 6, 2009 Human Unknown Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 6, 2009 Human Unknown Sulfadiazine, Trimethoprim Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 6, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
May 5, 2009 Human Unknown Ivermectin, Pyrantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Diarrhoea; Nausea; Digesti... -
May 5, 2009 Human Unknown Milbemycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Malaise; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 5, 2009 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 4, 2009 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
May 4, 2009 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye pain -
May 4, 2009 Human Unknown Ivermectin 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.