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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
Nov 12, 2007 Human Unknown Clorsulon, Ivermectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Nov 12, 2007 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 12, 2007 Human Unknown Prednisolone, Trimeprazine Tartrate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Feeling depressed -
Nov 11, 2007 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 11, 2007 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 10, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash; Skin hyperaemia; Pru... -
Nov 9, 2007 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 9, 2007 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 9, 2007 Human Unknown Pentobarbital, Phenytoin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Nov 8, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Nov 7, 2007 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye redness -
Nov 7, 2007 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Suicide attempt; Vomiting -
Nov 5, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug i... -
Nov 5, 2007 Human Unknown Melarsomine Dihydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site bleeding; I... -
Nov 4, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by ... -
Nov 3, 2007 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting -
Nov 3, 2007 Human Unknown Florfenicol No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Nov 2, 2007 Human Unknown Pentobarbital, Phenytoin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash -
Nov 2, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug i... -
Nov 2, 2007 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Vaginal haemorrhage; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Nov 1, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Accidental drug intake by child; Urticaria; Rash; Pruritus -
Nov 1, 2007 Human Unknown Isoflurane Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 31, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain -
Oct 30, 2007 Human Unknown Sevoflurane Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Product Defect, G... -
Oct 30, 2007 Human Unknown Milbemycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 30, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site bleeding; I... -
Oct 29, 2007 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Bronchitis -
Oct 29, 2007 Human Unknown Dexamethasone Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Conjunctiv... -
Oct 26, 2007 Human Unknown Clorsulon, Ivermectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Oct 25, 2007 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Pharyngitis; Urticaria; Pulmonary congestion; F... -
Oct 24, 2007 Human Unknown Sometribove No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Oct 23, 2007 Human Unknown Ivermectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Oct 22, 2007 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Oct 22, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Feeling depressed -
Oct 20, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 19, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Hot flush; Weakness -
Oct 17, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by ... -
Oct 17, 2007 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Mouth pain -
Oct 16, 2007 Human Unknown Florfenicol Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Ecchymosis -
Oct 15, 2007 Human Unknown Emodepside, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Abdominal pain; Nausea -
Oct 15, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Hypoaesthesia; Nausea -
Oct 15, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Balance problem; Hypoaesthesia; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental expo... -
Oct 15, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Anxious state of mind -
Oct 15, 2007 Human Unknown Fenbendazole Abdominal pain; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Oct 13, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Oct 13, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash; Pruritus; Pruritus; ... -
Oct 12, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 12, 2007 Human Unknown Pyrantel Pamoate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 12, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Oct 12, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -

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.