Browse Pet Safety Reports

7 FDA adverse event reports for pets.

FDA Veterinary Adverse Event Database

Browse 7 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 7 FDA veterinary adverse event reports for Chinchilla.

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Date Species Breed Drug Reaction Outcome
Aug 13, 2019 Chinchilla Unknown MSK Disorientation; Ataxia; Unable to jump Recovered/Normal
Sep 27, 2017 Chinchilla Unknown MSK Hypothermia; Anorexia; Intestinal stasis Outcome Unknown
Aug 17, 2017 Chinchilla Unknown MSK Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') Outcome Unknown
Jun 18, 2010 Chinchilla Unknown MSK No sign
Chinchilla Unknown MSK IGA Animal morbidity greater than expected; IGA Animal mortality greater than... Died; Euthanized
Chinchilla Unknown MSK Decreased heart rate; Cardiac arrest; Recovery prolonged; Death Died
Chinchilla Unknown MSK Tremor; Rolling; Bradycardia; Hypothermia; Off food; Digestive tract disorder... 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.