Browse Pet Safety Reports

9 FDA adverse event reports for pets.

FDA Veterinary Adverse Event Database

Browse 9 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 9 FDA veterinary adverse event reports for Hedgehog.

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Date Species Breed Drug Reaction Outcome
Jun 6, 2025 Hedgehog Hedgehog (unknown) MSK Death; Oral bleeding; Administration error NOS Died
Feb 16, 2023 Hedgehog Hedgehog (unknown) MSK Anorexia; Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurologic... Euthanized
Jan 6, 2021 Hedgehog European Hedgehog MSK Anaemia NOS; Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN); Elevated creatine-kinase (CK... Euthanized
Jan 12, 2018 Hedgehog Hedgehog (unknown) MSK Reduced responses; Reluctant to move; Hypothermia; Dehydration Ongoing
Jul 1, 2017 Hedgehog Hedgehog (unknown) MSK Discomfort NOS; Product label issues Outcome Unknown
Jun 3, 2017 Hedgehog Unknown MSK Application site hair coat discolouration; Application site pruritus Outcome Unknown
Mar 22, 2016 Hedgehog Unknown MSK Ataxia; Weakness; Anorexia Ongoing
Hedgehog Unknown MSK INEFFECTIVE, LUNGWORMS; INEFFECTIVE, WORMS NOS Outcome Unknown
Hedgehog African Hedgehog MSK Death by euthanasia; Lack of efficacy (mycoplasma) - NOS; Liver disorder NOS;... Euthanized

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.