Browse Pet Safety Reports

15 FDA adverse event reports for pets.

FDA Veterinary Adverse Event Database

Browse 15 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 15 FDA veterinary adverse event reports for Deer.

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Date Species Breed Drug Reaction Outcome
Mar 24, 2025 Deer Deer (other) MSK Death by euthanasia; Jaw disorder; Nasal cavity disorder NOS Euthanized
Oct 15, 2024 Deer Deer (other) MSK Application site greasy fur; Uncomfortable Recovered/Normal
Jan 1, 2024 Deer Deer (other) MSK Found dead Died
Sep 11, 2023 Deer Deer (other) MSK Cardiomyopathy; Death Died
Dec 9, 2022 Deer Unknown MSK Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm Ongoing
Oct 1, 2021 Deer Deer (other) MSK Lack of efficacy - NOS Outcome Unknown
Jun 3, 2021 Deer Unknown MSK Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS Outcome Unknown
Jul 1, 2020 Deer Deer (unknown) MSK Death; Weakness; Dehydration Died
Apr 4, 2019 Deer Unknown MSK Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS; Lack of efficacy (tick) Recovered/Normal
Mar 13, 2018 Deer Deer (unknown) MSK Death; Bloody diarrhoea; Pulmonary disorder NOS Died
Oct 13, 2017 Deer Deer (other) MSK Death; Haemorrhage NOS; Pulmonary disorder NOS Died
Deer Deer (unknown) MSK Death by euthanasia; Bone nonunion, medical device; Pain NOS; Device Defectiv... Euthanized
Deer Deer (unknown) MSK Death by euthanasia; Device Defective NOS; Bone nonunion, medical device; Pai... Euthanized
Deer Deer - Reindeer MSK Hypotension; Medication error NOS Recovered/Normal
Deer Deer (unknown) MSK Reduced conception rate; Incorrect route of drug administration 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.