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819 FDA adverse event reports for pets.

FDA Veterinary Adverse Event Database

Browse 819 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 819 FDA veterinary adverse event reports for Goat.

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Date Species Breed Drug Reaction Outcome
Goat Goat (other) MSK Lack of efficacy - NOS; Death by euthanasia Euthanized
Goat Goat (unknown) MSK Death by euthanasia; Pyrexia; Dullness; Inappetence; NT - fibrinous peritonitis Euthanized
Goat Goat (other) MSK Death by euthanasia; Seizure NOS; Urolithiasis Recovered/Normal; Euthanized
Goat Goat (unknown) MSK No sign; Residues NOS Outcome Unknown
Goat Boer MSK Death; Liver failure; Elevated liver enzymes; Administration error NOS; Necro... Died
Goat Boer MSK INEFFECTIVE, WORMS; INEFFECTIVE, COCCIDIA; Oedema NOS (see other SOCs for spe... Outcome Unknown
Goat Pygmy MSK Vocalisation; Neurological signs NOS; Rolling Ongoing
Goat Goat (unknown) MSK Digestive tract disorder NOS; Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS... Outcome Unknown
Goat Goat (unknown), Goat (unknown) MSK Emesis; Hypersalivation; Apathy; Death; Drug administration error Died
Goat Myotonic also known as Wood... MSK Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - tapeworm Outcome Unknown
Goat Goat (unknown) MSK Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'); Diar... Died
Goat Goat (unknown) MSK INEFFECTIVE, COCCIDIA Outcome Unknown
Goat Boer MSK Other abnormal test result NOS; INEFFECTIVE, COCCIDIA; INEFFECTIVE, STOMACH W... Outcome Unknown
Goat Goat (unknown) MSK INEFFECTIVE, WORMS Outcome Unknown
Goat Nigerian Dwarf MSK Injection site nodule Outcome Unknown
Goat Goat (other) MSK Lack of efficacy - NOS; Abortion; Death; Diagnostic cull Died; Outcome Unknown
Goat Goat (unknown) MSK Diarrhoea; Not eating; Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - NOS Ongoing
Goat Boer, Boer MSK Drug administration error; Hyperextension; INEFFECTIVE, ESTRUS INDUCTION; INE... Outcome Unknown
Goat Goat (unknown) MSK Death; NT - Abnormal necropsy finding NOS; Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Cocc... Died

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.