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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 22, 2007 Human Unknown Milbemycin, Lufenuron Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Digestive tract disorder N... -
May 21, 2007 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 21, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site bleeding -
May 21, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site oedema -
May 21, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site bleeding -
May 20, 2007 Human Unknown Dinoprost Tromethamine Unclassifiable adverse event; Skin slough; Disorders of menstrual cycle NOS -
May 18, 2007 Human Unknown Milbemycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Suicide attempt -
May 18, 2007 Human Unknown Fenbendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pharyngitis; Rhinitis; Cough -
May 18, 2007 Human Unknown Meloxicam No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
May 17, 2007 Human Unknown Doramectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 17, 2007 Human Unknown Clomipramine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Digestive tract disorder N... -
May 17, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pharyngitis -
May 17, 2007 Human Unknown Florfenicol Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site swelling; I... -
May 16, 2007 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Paraesthesia -
May 16, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pruritus -
May 16, 2007 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site inflammation -
May 15, 2007 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 15, 2007 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
May 14, 2007 Human Unknown Milbemycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Pharyngitis; Headache; Oes... -
May 12, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
May 12, 2007 Human Unknown Cloprostenol Sodium Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 10, 2007 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
May 9, 2007 Human Unknown Imidacloprid, Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Sensory abnormality NOS -
May 8, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Sensory abnormality NOS -
May 7, 2007 Human Unknown Pyrantel Tartrate Unclassifiable adverse event; Disorders of menstrual cycle NOS -
May 7, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 7, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash -
May 7, 2007 Human Unknown Triamcinolone Acetonide Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 7, 2007 Human Unknown Pyrantel Tartrate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Disorders of menstrual cyc... -
May 4, 2007 Human Unknown Zeranol Pain NOS; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
May 4, 2007 Human Unknown Altrenogest Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain -
May 3, 2007 Human Unknown Sometribove Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 2, 2007 Human Unknown Nitenpyram Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Anxious state of mind; Hea... -
May 2, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Urticaria; Vesicle -
May 1, 2007 Human Unknown Eprinomectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Apr 30, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Apr 30, 2007 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Apr 29, 2007 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Joint inflammation; Inject... -
Apr 28, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Apr 27, 2007 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Apr 26, 2007 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Apr 26, 2007 Human Unknown Pentobarbital, Phenytoin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash; Pruritus -
Apr 26, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Apr 26, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Apr 23, 2007 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Apr 23, 2007 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Oedema of the extremities ... -
Apr 23, 2007 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Apr 22, 2007 Human Unknown Moxidectin Leucocytosis NOS; Fever; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Apr 21, 2007 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dry mouth -
Apr 20, 2007 Human Unknown Carprofen 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.