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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
Jul 6, 2008 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jul 4, 2008 Human Unknown Triamcinolone Acetonide Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dermatitis; Rash; Skin hyp... -
Jul 4, 2008 Human Unknown Maropitant Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash -
Jul 4, 2008 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Skin lesion NOS; Pruritus;... -
Jul 3, 2008 Human Unknown Dirlotapide Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Digestive tract disorder N... -
Jul 3, 2008 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 3, 2008 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 2, 2008 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 2, 2008 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Paraesthesia -
Jul 2, 2008 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Skin lesion NOS; Applicato... -
Jul 1, 2008 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Tachycardia; Neurological ... -
Jul 1, 2008 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Paraesthesia; Ecchymosis -
Jul 1, 2008 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jul 1, 2008 Human Unknown Amitraz No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Jul 1, 2008 Human Unknown Diclofenac Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by ... -
Jul 1, 2008 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 30, 2008 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Vesicle -
Jun 30, 2008 Human Unknown Fenbendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 28, 2008 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 28, 2008 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting; Headache; Nausea -
Jun 27, 2008 Human Unknown Fenbendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 27, 2008 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 25, 2008 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Jun 25, 2008 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain; Diarrhoea;... -
Jun 24, 2008 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site inflammation -
Jun 24, 2008 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 24, 2008 Human Unknown Copper Naphthenate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 23, 2008 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Injection site swelling; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse... -
Jun 23, 2008 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassi... -
Jun 23, 2008 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jun 20, 2008 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Injection site swelling; Injection site pain; H... -
Jun 19, 2008 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye redness -
Jun 19, 2008 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Diarrhoea -
Jun 19, 2008 Human Unknown Carprofen Eye irritation; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Jun 19, 2008 Human Unknown Eprinomectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 18, 2008 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Tachycardia; Thoracic pain -
Jun 18, 2008 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Tachycardia -
Jun 18, 2008 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Joint pain; Musculoskeleta... -
Jun 18, 2008 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jun 18, 2008 Human Unknown Emodepside, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Pain NOS; Dyspnoea; Pharyngeal oedema -
Jun 17, 2008 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain -
Jun 17, 2008 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug i... -
Jun 16, 2008 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site swelling -
Jun 13, 2008 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 12, 2008 Human Unknown Sulfadimethoxine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Musculoskeletal disorder N... -
Jun 9, 2008 Human Unknown Amprolium Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain -
Jun 9, 2008 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug i... -
Jun 7, 2008 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Nausea -
Jun 7, 2008 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Jun 6, 2008 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -

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.