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71 FDA adverse event reports for pets.

FDA Veterinary Adverse Event Database

Browse 71 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 71 FDA veterinary adverse event reports for Alpaca.

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Date Species Breed Drug Reaction Outcome
Oct 21, 2004 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Lack of efficacy - NOS; Death Died
Oct 19, 2004 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Digestive tract stenosis and obstruction NOS; Death Died
Jul 22, 2004 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Stillbirth
Aug 11, 2003 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Death; Recumbency; Fever; Hind limb paresis; Peripheral nervous system disord... Died
Mar 24, 2003 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Accidental exposure; Weight loss
Mar 18, 2003 Alpaca Alpaca MSK No sign Died
Mar 15, 2003 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Muscle stiffness; Trembling; Dyspnoea; Anorexia; Elevated aspartate aminotran... Died
Sep 21, 2002 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Accidental exposure; Twitching; Death; Recumbency Died
Feb 10, 2002 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Anorexia; Depression; Digestive tract hypomotility
Jan 1, 2002 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Unclassifiable adverse event; Unclassifiable adverse event; Accidental exposu...
Dec 16, 2001 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Ataxia; Respiratory distress; Fever
Oct 26, 2001 Alpaca Alpaca MSK INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA
Oct 26, 2001 Alpaca Alpaca MSK INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA
Apr 3, 2001 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Death Died
Mar 24, 2001 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Anaphylaxis; Death Died
Jun 16, 1997 Alpaca Alpaca MSK Injection site swelling
Alpaca Alpaca MSK INEFFECTIVE, ANTIINFLAMMATORY Outcome Unknown
Alpaca Unknown MSK INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA Recovered/Normal
Alpaca Alpaca MSK Death; Leucopenia NOS; Fever; Diarrhoea; Alopecia Died; Outcome Unknown
Alpaca Alpaca MSK Injection site reaction NOS; Skin disorders NOS; Lack of efficacy (ectoparasi... Outcome Unknown
Alpaca Alpaca MSK Lack of efficacy - NOS; Death Died

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.