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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
Dec 19, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Paraesthesia -
Dec 18, 2007 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Palpitation; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting; Bal... -
Dec 18, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Mouth irritation; Tongue d... -
Dec 18, 2007 Human Unknown Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Mouth irritation; Eye irritation -
Dec 18, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye pain -
Dec 17, 2007 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 17, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Sensory abnormality NOS -
Dec 17, 2007 Human Unknown Isoflupredone, Neomycin, Tetracaine, ... Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dermatitis; Skin hyperaemi... -
Dec 14, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain; Anorexia; ... -
Dec 14, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Dec 14, 2007 Human Unknown Chorionic Gonadotropin, Serum Gonadot... Menstruation irregular; Acute haemorrhagic pancreatitis Outcome Unknown
Dec 13, 2007 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 13, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain; Fever -
Dec 13, 2007 Human Unknown Ivermectin Diarrhoea Outcome Unknown
Dec 11, 2007 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dermatitis; Hypoaesthesia -
Dec 10, 2007 Human Unknown Altrenogest Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 10, 2007 Human Unknown Ivermectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event -
Dec 10, 2007 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 9, 2007 Human Unknown Emodepside, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Diarrhoea; Thoracic pain -
Dec 8, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site swelling; I... -
Dec 8, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Retching; Cough; Sensory a... -
Dec 7, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem -
Dec 6, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Rash -
Dec 6, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassi... -
Dec 5, 2007 Human Unknown Pentobarbital, Phenytoin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 4, 2007 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 4, 2007 Human Unknown Gonadorelin Diacetate Tetrahydrate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Dec 4, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Application site ... -
Dec 3, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 2, 2007 Human Unknown Porcine Insulin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Dec 2, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Dec 1, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vesicle -
Dec 1, 2007 Human Unknown Dinoprost Tromethamine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vaginal swelling -
Nov 30, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Dermatitis -
Nov 29, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Nov 26, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 22, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Accidental drug intake by child; Urticaria; Cough -
Nov 22, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Nov 21, 2007 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Fever -
Nov 20, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Nov 16, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash; Pruritus; Alopecia NOS -
Nov 16, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pruritus; Skin lesion NOS;... -
Nov 15, 2007 Human Unknown Clomipramine Headache; Shaking; Nausea -
Nov 15, 2007 Human Unknown Pyrantel Tartrate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dyspnoea; Dermatitis; Derm... -
Nov 14, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Hyperpigmentation; Dermati... -
Nov 14, 2007 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site swelling; I... -
Nov 13, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by ... -
Nov 12, 2007 Human Unknown Pentobarbital, Phenytoin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 12, 2007 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site inflammatio... -
Nov 12, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Digestive tract disorder N... -

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.