Browse Pet Safety Reports

8 FDA adverse event reports for pets.

FDA Veterinary Adverse Event Database

Browse 8 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 8 FDA veterinary adverse event reports for Macaw.

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Date Species Breed Drug Reaction Outcome
Oct 29, 2015 Macaw Unknown MSK Anorexia Outcome Unknown
Apr 28, 2015 Macaw Unknown MSK INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE; Overdose Ongoing
Jul 21, 2014 Macaw Unknown MSK Vomiting Recovered/Normal
Jan 16, 2014 Macaw Unknown MSK Gait abnormality; Hyperaesthesia; Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - NOS Outcome Unknown
Oct 2, 2013 Macaw Unknown MSK Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea Outcome Unknown
Macaw Unknown MSK Application site skin discolouration; Anorexia; Adipsia; Behavioural disorder... Ongoing
Macaw Unknown MSK Weight loss Outcome Unknown
Macaw Unknown MSK Cardiac disorder NOS; INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE Recovered with Sequela

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.