Browse Pet Safety Reports
210 FDA adverse event reports for pets.
FDA Veterinary Adverse Event Database
Browse 210 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 210 FDA veterinary adverse event reports for Other Birds.
| Date | Species | Breed | Drug | Reaction | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2013 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Ivermectin | Digestive tract disorder NOS; Mydriasis; Anorexia; Prostration | — |
| Sep 11, 2013 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Sulfamethazine | Ataxia | Outcome Unknown |
| Jul 17, 2013 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Nitarsone | No sign; Potency, Low | Outcome Unknown |
| Mar 1, 2013 | Other Birds | Unknown | Meloxicam | Cardiac enlargement; Myocarditis; Gastritis; Adrenal gland disorder NOS; Enla... | Died; Euthanized |
| Jan 28, 2013 | Other Birds | Other Birds (other) | Nystatin, Usp; Neomycin Sulfate, Usp;... | Skin irritation; Death | Died |
| Jan 27, 2013 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Sulfamethazine | Unclassifiable adverse event | Recovered with Sequela |
| Dec 21, 2012 | Other Birds | Other Birds (other) | Meloxicam | Partial lack of efficacy; INEFFECTIVE, ANTIINFLAMMATORY | Outcome Unknown |
| Aug 2, 2012 | Other Birds | Other Birds (other) | Atipamezole Hydrochloride | Muscle tremor; Death | Died |
| May 30, 2012 | Other Birds | Other Birds (other) | Enrofloxacin | Death | Died |
| May 19, 2012 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Mupirocin | Neurological signs NOS; Death; URIC ACID HIGH, BLD | Died |
| Apr 15, 2012 | Other Birds | Other Birds (other) | Enrofloxacin | Unable to fly; Adipsia; Anorexia; Lethargy (see also Central nervous system d... | Died |
| Apr 2, 2012 | Other Birds | Unknown | Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan | Death; Lack of awareness; Injection site haemorrhage | Died |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Other Birds | Unknown | Enrofloxacin | Anorexia | Outcome Unknown |
| Mar 5, 2012 | Other Birds | Unknown | Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan | Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological'); Inje... | Died |
| Mar 3, 2012 | Other Birds | Unknown | Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan | Death | Died |
| Mar 3, 2012 | Other Birds | Unknown | Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan | Abnormal posture NOS; Petechiae NOS; Limb weakness; Reluctant to move; Locali... | Died |
| Jan 15, 2012 | Other Birds | Unknown | Tylosin Tartrate | Lack of efficacy - NOS | Outcome Unknown |
| Jan 1, 2012 | Other Birds | Unknown | Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan | Other blood disorder NOS | Outcome Unknown |
| Dec 12, 2011 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Amoxicillin Trihydrate; Clavulanate P... | No sign | Outcome Unknown |
| Oct 25, 2011 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Ivermectin | Accidental exposure; Ataxia; Trembling; Death | Died |
| Oct 16, 2011 | Other Birds | Unknown | Tylosin | Injection site lump | Recovered with Sequela |
| Oct 10, 2011 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Amoxicillin | Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS | — |
| Oct 1, 2011 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Meloxicam | Death | Died |
| Jul 26, 2011 | Other Birds | Other Birds (other) | Enrofloxacin | Impaired vision | Recovered/Normal |
| Jun 27, 2011 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Decoquinate | Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Coccidia; Death | Died |
| Apr 1, 2011 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Monensin | Accidental exposure; Reduced hatchability; Infertility NOS; Female reproducti... | — |
| Jan 1, 2011 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Nitarsone | Death | Died |
| Oct 11, 2010 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Monensin | Death; Recumbency; Hind limb paresis | Died |
| Jul 29, 2010 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Meloxicam | Diarrhoea; Melaena; Death | Died |
| Jun 17, 2010 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Tylosin | Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS | — |
| Oct 20, 2009 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Selamectin | Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - NOS | — |
| Sep 23, 2009 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Tylosin | Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS | — |
| Sep 18, 2009 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Meloxicam | Depression | — |
| Aug 4, 2009 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Sevoflurane | Arrhythmia; Tachycardia; Abnormal ECG | — |
| May 1, 2009 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Mercaptobenzothiazole | No sign | — |
| Mar 22, 2009 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Meloxicam | Avian systemic disorder NOS; Anorexia; Restlessness; Pacing; Collapse (see al... | Died |
| Feb 19, 2009 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Cefovecin Sodium | Death; PR-LIVER, LESION(S) | — |
| Feb 12, 2009 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride | Residues in eggs | — |
| Dec 30, 2008 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride | Residues in eggs; Death; CULTURE/TITER DATA ABNORMAL | Died |
| Oct 9, 2008 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Meloxicam | Hepatitis; Death; Depression | Died |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride | Residues in eggs | — |
| Aug 11, 2008 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Monensin | Accidental exposure; Death; Inappropriate preparation of medication | Died |
| May 21, 2008 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride | Death; Malaise | Died |
| May 21, 2008 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride | No sign; Accidental exposure | — |
| Apr 3, 2008 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride | Residues in eggs | — |
| Mar 6, 2008 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Carprofen | Balance problem; Anorexia; Recumbency; Somnolence | — |
| Feb 23, 2008 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Dimethyl Sulfoxide, Fluocinolone Acet... | Ataxia; Depression; Death | Died |
| Nov 26, 2007 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride | Residues in meat/offal | — |
| Oct 23, 2007 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride | No sign | — |
| Oct 22, 2007 | Other Birds | Other Birds (unknown) | Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride | No sign | — |
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.