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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 2, 2006 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site swelling; I... -
Nov 2, 2006 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain; Derma... -
Nov 2, 2006 Human Unknown Tepoxalin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Nov 2, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Nov 1, 2006 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Nov 1, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Diarrhoea; Urticaria; Skin... -
Oct 31, 2006 Human Unknown Ketamine Hydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Nausea; E... -
Oct 30, 2006 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye pain -
Oct 30, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassi... -
Oct 29, 2006 Human Unknown Amitraz Unclassifiable adverse event; Skin hyperaemia; Swollen eye; Rash -
Oct 27, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 27, 2006 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site swelling; I... -
Oct 26, 2006 Human Unknown Meloxicam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Oct 26, 2006 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site pain -
Oct 26, 2006 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Oct 26, 2006 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Unclassifiable adverse event -
Oct 26, 2006 Human Unknown Mercaptobenzothiazole No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Oct 25, 2006 Human Unknown Moxidectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Oct 25, 2006 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Swollen eye -
Oct 24, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Tachycardia; Hypersalivati... -
Oct 24, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Tachycardia; Hypersalivati... -
Oct 23, 2006 Human Unknown Dinoprost Tromethamine Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 21, 2006 Human Unknown Dextrose, Glycine, Sodium Chloride, P... Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 21, 2006 Human Unknown Fenbendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 20, 2006 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Oct 20, 2006 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
Oct 19, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Oct 19, 2006 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 19, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 17, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Oct 17, 2006 Human Unknown Nitenpyram Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash; Pruritus -
Oct 17, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 16, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Oct 16, 2006 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 16, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accident... -
Oct 16, 2006 Human Unknown Melarsomine Dihydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 15, 2006 Human Unknown Amitraz Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by child; Wheezing; Dermatitis -
Oct 15, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Oct 11, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Injection site bleeding; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse... -
Oct 11, 2006 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye pain; ... -
Oct 10, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Diarrhoea; Vomiting; Heada... -
Oct 10, 2006 Human Unknown Clomipramine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by ... -
Oct 9, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Oct 9, 2006 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site inflammatio... -
Oct 8, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Accidental exposure; Unclassifiable adverse event; Skin lesion NOS; Hyperglyc... -
Oct 7, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Oct 6, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
Oct 6, 2006 Human Unknown Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Fluocinolone Acet... Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash -
Oct 5, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dermatitis; Pruritus; Prur... -
Oct 5, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate 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.