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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 9, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Dec 8, 2006 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 8, 2006 Human Unknown Oxytetracycline, Polymyxin B Sulfate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Dec 8, 2006 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Unclassifiable adverse event -
Dec 7, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Dec 6, 2006 Human Unknown Tylosin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Dec 6, 2006 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Dec 5, 2006 Human Unknown Amitraz Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Impaired ... -
Dec 5, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 5, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Dec 5, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 5, 2006 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 4, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash -
Dec 4, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Dec 4, 2006 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site inflammatio... -
Dec 4, 2006 Human Unknown Clorsulon, Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Diarrhoea; Vomiting; Abnor... -
Dec 1, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Cardiac disorder NOS; Weight loss; Headache; Hypoaesthesia; Unclassifiable ad... -
Dec 1, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Cardiac disorder NOS; Weight loss; Headache; Hypoaesthesia; Unclassifiable ad... -
Nov 30, 2006 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Nov 29, 2006 Human Unknown Ivermectin Eye irritation; Eye pain; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Nov 29, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash; Skin hyperaemia; Pru... -
Nov 29, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 28, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 28, 2006 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye redness; Eye irritatio... -
Nov 27, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Nov 27, 2006 Human Unknown Eprinomectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash; Pruritus; Scale; Ski... -
Nov 26, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Nov 24, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 22, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Sinusitis -
Nov 22, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Rash; Pruritus -
Nov 22, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 20, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Swollen eye -
Nov 19, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Urticaria; Rash; Skin hype... -
Nov 17, 2006 Human Unknown Ivermectin, Praziquantel No sign; Accidental exposure -
Nov 17, 2006 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 16, 2006 Human Unknown Ivermectin Skin lesion NOS -
Nov 16, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 15, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Skin hyperaemia; Eye pain -
Nov 14, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 14, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Injection site pain; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse eve... -
Nov 14, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Nov 12, 2006 Human Unknown Betamethasone Valerate, Clotrimazole,... Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye pain -
Nov 10, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 10, 2006 Human Unknown Medetomidine Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 9, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 9, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 6, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassi... -
Nov 6, 2006 Human Unknown Tylosin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Nov 3, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Injection site bleeding; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse... -
Nov 2, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin 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.