Browse Pet Safety Reports

20 FDA adverse event reports for pets.

FDA Veterinary Adverse Event Database

Browse 20 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 20 FDA veterinary adverse event reports for Quail.

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Date Species Breed Drug Reaction Outcome
Jun 10, 2024 Quail Unknown MSK Lack of efficacy (protozoa) - Coccidia; Death; Intentional misuse Died
Dec 11, 2018 Quail Unknown MSK Death; INEFFECTIVE, ANTIBIOTIC Died
Jan 1, 2018 Quail Unknown MSK Death; NT - Abnormal necropsy finding NOS; Cachexia; Dehydration Died
Aug 15, 2015 Quail Unknown MSK Death; NT - Abnormal necropsy finding NOS Died
Jul 15, 2015 Quail Unknown MSK Death Died
Jun 17, 2015 Quail Unknown MSK Death; Muscle weakness NOS; NT - Abnormal necropsy finding NOS Died; Outcome Unknown
Apr 15, 2013 Quail Unknown MSK Death Died
Jul 5, 2012 Quail Unknown MSK Death; Muscle necrosis Died
May 16, 2010 Quail Unknown MSK Adipsia; Quadriplegia; Death; Anorexia; Recumbency; Weakness; Locomotor distu... Died
Jun 1, 2009 Quail Unknown MSK Diarrhoea; Weakness Died
Jul 25, 2008 Quail Unknown MSK Residues in meat/offal
Nov 27, 2007 Quail Unknown MSK No sign
Oct 31, 2007 Quail Unknown MSK No sign
Sep 19, 2007 Quail Unknown MSK Death; Color, Abnormal; Odor, Abnormal Died
Oct 15, 2003 Quail Unknown MSK Death; Granules/Powder, Abnormal; Solution, Abnormal Died
Aug 21, 2002 Quail Unknown MSK Death; Recumbency Died
Oct 3, 1994 Quail Unknown MSK Ataxia; Recumbency; Confusion Died
Quail Unknown MSK Death; INEFFECTIVE, WORMS; Incorrect storage of drug Died
Quail Unknown MSK INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS Outcome Unknown
Quail Unknown MSK INEFFECTIVE, WORMS NOS Outcome Unknown

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.