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22 FDA adverse event reports for pets.

FDA Veterinary Adverse Event Database

Browse 22 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 22 FDA veterinary adverse event reports for Turtle.

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Date Species Breed Drug Reaction Outcome
Feb 1, 2025 Turtle Unknown Dexmedetomidine Lack of efficacy - NOS Recovered/Normal
Jun 28, 2013 Turtle Unknown Propofol INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA; Prolonged anaesthesia -
Apr 27, 2012 Turtle Unknown Atipamezole Moribund -
Apr 27, 2012 Turtle Unknown Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Septicaemia; PR-MULTIPLE SITES; Cardiac arrest; Apnoea; Death Died
Apr 27, 2012 Turtle Unknown Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride PR-MULTIPLE SITES; Death Died
Apr 27, 2012 Turtle Unknown Atipamezole Death Died
Apr 24, 2012 Turtle Unknown Atipamezole Death; Malaise Died
Apr 24, 2012 Turtle Unknown Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride PR-KIDNEY(S), LESION(S); PR-STOMACH, LESION(S); Bradycardia; Cardiac arrest; ... Died
Jul 8, 2011 Turtle Unknown Ivermectin Loss of consciousness -
Oct 7, 2010 Turtle Unknown Propofol CEREBROSPINAL FLUID ABNORMAL; Death by euthanasia; Bradycardia; Apnoea Died
Oct 7, 2010 Turtle Unknown Propofol Accidental exposure; CEREBROSPINAL FLUID ABNORMAL; Cardiac arrest; Death; PR-... Died
Sep 14, 2010 Turtle Unknown Fenbendazole INEFFECTIVE, PINWORMS -
Jun 1, 2010 Turtle Unknown Ivermectin TOXICITY -
Aug 16, 2009 Turtle Unknown Propofol Death; Unclassifiable adverse event; PR-ADRENAL(S), LESION(S) Died
Sep 11, 2008 Turtle Unknown Ivermectin Death; Hypothermia; Stupor; Weakness Died
Oct 6, 2007 Turtle Unknown Ivermectin Aggression; Depression; Death Died
Oct 12, 2006 Turtle Unknown Ivermectin Hiding; Ataxia; Bradypnoea; Reluctant to move; Musculoskeletal disorder NOS; ... -
Aug 2, 1995 Turtle Unknown Ivermectin Paralysis -
Mar 14, 1995 Turtle Unknown Fenbendazole Anorexia; Weakness; Depression -
- Turtle Unknown Ketamine Hydrochloride Regurgitation Recovered/Normal
- Turtle Unknown Ketamine Hydrochloride Regurgitation; Administration error NOS Recovered/Normal
- Turtle Unknown Enrofloxacin Coughing blood; Wheezing; Abnormal radiograph finding; Pneumonia 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.