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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
Jul 1, 2015 Human Unknown Spinosad Dizziness; Loss of consciousness; Nausea; Vomiting Outcome Unknown
Jul 1, 2015 Human Unknown Cefovecin Bradycardia; Low blood pressure; Breathing difficulty; Headache; Nausea; Ting... Outcome Unknown
Jul 1, 2015 Human Unknown Spinosad; Milbemycin Oxime Rash; Reddening of the skin Recovered/Normal
Jun 30, 2015 Human Unknown Oxytetracycline; Flunixin Injection site bleeding; Injection site bruising; Injection site swelling; Ac... Recovered/Normal
Jun 29, 2015 Human Unknown Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid Injection site swelling; Injection site pain Outcome Unknown
Jun 29, 2015 Human Unknown Dinoprost Tromethamine Miscarriage; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Jun 29, 2015 Human Unknown Buprenorphine Eye redness Outcome Unknown
Jun 29, 2015 Human Unknown Selamectin Dyspnoea; Anaphylactic-type reaction Outcome Unknown
Jun 27, 2015 Human Unknown Copper Naphthenate Smell disorder NOS; Taste disorder Outcome Unknown
Jun 26, 2015 Human Unknown Melarsomine Dihydrochloride Injection Injection site bleeding; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Jun 25, 2015 Human Unknown Oclacitinib Maleate Stomach upset; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Jun 25, 2015 Human Unknown Ivermectin Injection site bleeding; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Jun 24, 2015 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Numbness; Nervousness; Bad taste; Accidental exposure; Tingling sensation Recovered/Normal
Jun 24, 2015 Human Unknown Ivermectin 136Mcg, Pyrantel Pamoate 1... Digestive tract disorder NOS; Vomiting; Stomach pain; Accidental drug intake ... Recovered/Normal
Jun 24, 2015 Human Unknown Trilostane Burning sensation of the throat; Throat irritation; Nasal irritation; Acciden... Recovered/Normal
Jun 23, 2015 Human Unknown Selamectin Diarrhoea Outcome Unknown
Jun 23, 2015 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Tingling sensation; Light headedness; Drowsiness - neurological disorder; Acc... Recovered/Normal
Jun 20, 2015 Human Unknown Imidacloprid; Moxidectin Application site tingling; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Jun 19, 2015 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Joint ache; Pain NOS; Fever; Mental confusion; Leucocytosis NOS; Nausea; Syst... Outcome Unknown
Jun 19, 2015 Human Unknown Maropitant Citrate Injection site oedema; Injection site pain; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Jun 18, 2015 Human Unknown Afoxolaner 11.3 Mg Chewable Tablets Eyelid oedema; Hives (see also 'Skin') Ongoing
Jun 18, 2015 Human Unknown Selamectin Reddening of the skin; Hives (see also 'Skin') Outcome Unknown
Jun 18, 2015 Human Unknown Nitenpyram Heartburn; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Jun 17, 2015 Human Unknown Eprinomectin 5% Injection Injection site numbness; Injection site swelling; Stiffness NOS; Headache Outcome Unknown
Jun 16, 2015 Human Unknown Chlorhexidine; Ketoconazole; Phytosph... Burning sensation (skin); Skin irritation Outcome Unknown
Jun 15, 2015 Human Unknown Amitraz Abdominal pain; Light headedness; Accidental exposure; Mental impairment NOS Recovered/Normal
Jun 15, 2015 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Weakness; Numbness; Malaise; Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depres... Outcome Unknown
Jun 15, 2015 Human Unknown Eprinomectin 5% Injection Injection site swelling; Injection site lesion; Injection site irritation; In... Outcome Unknown
Jun 15, 2015 Human Unknown Selamectin No sign; Accidental exposure; Tubes, Leaking Outcome Unknown
Jun 15, 2015 Human Unknown Detomidine Hydrochloride Malaise; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Jun 14, 2015 Human Unknown Florfenicol Inj Sol 30% W Pg Injection site bleeding; Weakness; Dizzy spell; Accidental exposure; Expired ... Outcome Unknown
Jun 12, 2015 Human Unknown Oclacitinib Maleate Diarrhoea; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Jun 11, 2015 Human Unknown Maropitant Citrate Injection site pain; Burning sensation (skin); Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Jun 11, 2015 Human Unknown Dimethyl Sulfoxide; Fluocinolone Acet... Taste alteration Outcome Unknown
Jun 10, 2015 Human Unknown Selamectin Dizziness; Headache Outcome Unknown
Jun 10, 2015 Human Unknown Imidacloprid; Moxidectin Diarrhoea; Accidental exposure Recovered/Normal
Jun 9, 2015 Human Unknown Imidacloprid; Moxidectin Throat tightness; Bronchospasm; Throat irritation; Cough Recovered/Normal
Jun 8, 2015 Human Unknown Selamectin Application site rash Outcome Unknown
Jun 6, 2015 Human Unknown Imidacloprid; Moxidectin Application site tingling; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Jun 6, 2015 Human Unknown Tilmicosin Phosphate Tingling sensation; Sensory abnormality NOS; High blood pressure; Accidental ... Recovered/Normal
Jun 5, 2015 Human Unknown Selamectin Ear pain; Appetite loss; Tiredness Recovered/Normal
Jun 4, 2015 Human Unknown Doramectin Eye irritation; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Jun 4, 2015 Human Unknown Potassium Bromide Eye irritation Recovered/Normal
Jun 4, 2015 Human Unknown Spinosad Throat irritation; Nasal irritation; Accidental exposure Outcome Unknown
Jun 2, 2015 Human Unknown Florfenicol/Flunixin Inj-Triac Injection site pain; Injection site self trauma; Accidental exposure; Injecti... Recovered/Normal
Jun 2, 2015 Human Unknown Fentanyl Light headedness Recovered/Normal
Jun 2, 2015 Human Unknown Fluralaner Chew Tablets Nausea Outcome Unknown
May 31, 2015 Human Unknown Fluralaner Chew Tablets Eye disorder NOS (for photophobia see 'neurological'); Itching; Throat irrita... Outcome Unknown
May 31, 2015 Human Unknown Pentobarbital Sodium, Phenytoin Sodium Nausea Outcome Unknown
May 31, 2015 Human Unknown Imidacloprid; Moxidectin Red eye; Vision blurred; Ocular burn; Photophobia; Eye irritation; Accidental... Recovered/Normal

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.