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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
Jun 16, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Urticaria; Pruritus -
Jun 16, 2006 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Accidental drug intake by ... -
Jun 15, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 15, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 15, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 14, 2006 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 13, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin Injection site bleeding; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse... -
Jun 9, 2006 Human Unknown Pirlimycin No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Tubes, Leaking -
Jun 9, 2006 Human Unknown Clorsulon, Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site swelling; I... -
Jun 7, 2006 Human Unknown Clotrimazole, Gentamicin Sulfate, Mom... No sign; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jun 6, 2006 Human Unknown Porcine Insulin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 4, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 4, 2006 Human Unknown Milbemycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 3, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 2, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
Jun 2, 2006 Human Unknown Ivermectin, Praziquantel Unclassifiable adverse event; Skin hyperaemia; Papular rash -
Jun 2, 2006 Human Unknown Clorsulon, Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Injection site inflammation -
Jun 2, 2006 Human Unknown Ivermectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 1, 2006 Human Unknown Cefpodoxime Proxetil Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Rash -
Jun 1, 2006 Human Unknown Sometribove Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
Jun 1, 2006 Human Unknown Carprofen Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye redness -
Jun 1, 2006 Human Unknown Amitraz Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Vomiting; Skin hyperaemia;... -
May 31, 2006 Human Unknown Eprinomectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 30, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Skin hyperaemia; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure -
May 30, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 28, 2006 Human Unknown Ivermectin No sign -
May 27, 2006 Human Unknown Firocoxib Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Abdominal pain; Joint pain... -
May 26, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 24, 2006 Human Unknown Enrofloxacin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Impaired vision -
May 24, 2006 Human Unknown Dexamethasone, Neomycin, Thiabendazole Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation; Eye pain -
May 24, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Nausea -
May 22, 2006 Human Unknown Doramectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye irritation -
May 22, 2006 Human Unknown Clomipramine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Nausea; Vomiting; Feeling ... -
May 20, 2006 Human Unknown Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Blood and lymphatic system disorder NOS; Eye disorder NOS (for photophobia se... -
May 19, 2006 Human Unknown Milbemycin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Nausea -
May 19, 2006 Human Unknown Milbemycin Vomiting; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem;... -
May 18, 2006 Human Unknown Nitenpyram Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Hot flush... -
May 18, 2006 Human Unknown Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Color, Abnormal; ... -
May 18, 2006 Human Unknown Tiletamine, Zolazepam Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye redness; Eye pain -
May 18, 2006 Human Unknown Clomipramine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Sensory abnormality NOS; D... -
May 18, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Impaired ... -
May 18, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 16, 2006 Human Unknown Clomipramine Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Balance problem; Feeling d... -
May 16, 2006 Human Unknown Tylosin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 15, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu... -
May 15, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Anaphylaxis; Urti... -
May 15, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Dermatitis -
May 15, 2006 Human Unknown Selamectin Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposure; Eye redness; Nasal cavity ... -
May 13, 2006 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable ad... -
May 13, 2006 Human Unknown Tulathromycin 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.