Is your pet's medication
actually safe?
Searchable FDA adverse-event reports — 1,048,915+ reactions across 506 breeds and 2,558 drugs. Free, citing the federal record.
- Adverse-event reports
- 1,048,915
- Breeds tracked
- 506
- Drugs referenced
- 2,558
- Reaction types
- 2,471
For information only. Adverse-event reports do not establish that a product caused or contributed to an event. Always consult your veterinarian.
- 1. Vomiting 0
- 2. Lethargy (see also Cen… 0
- 3. Emesis 0
- 4. Diarrhoea 0
- 5. Lack of efficacy (ecto… 0
- 6. Lack of efficacy - NOS 0
- 7. Lack of efficacy (endo… 0
Database scale — FDA CVM adverse-event volume
PlainBreed indexes 1,048,915 reports against the FDA CVM expected-baseline of approximately 1 million reports since the database's 1987 inception — a continuous voluntary-reporting program from veterinarians and pet owners.
PlainBreed total adverse-event reports vs FDA CVM expected baseline
By Species
View all species →Top Dog Breeds
All dog breeds →Top Cat Breeds
All cat breeds →Top Horse Breeds
All horse breeds →Most Reported Reactions
View all →Reports Over Time
| Year | Reports | Deaths | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,859 | 2,801 | |
| 2011 | 50,739 | 2,991 | |
| 2012 | 68,336 | 3,390 | |
| 2013 | 68,740 | 3,197 | |
| 2014 | 67,824 | 3,136 | |
| 2015 | 70,660 | 3,311 | |
| 2016 | 73,796 | 3,302 | |
| 2017 | 77,978 | 3,482 | |
| 2018 | 71,015 | 3,353 | |
| 2019 | 72,419 | 3,404 | |
| 2020 | 68,159 | 2,985 | |
| 2021 | 63,062 | 2,835 | |
| 2022 | 59,389 | 2,902 | |
| 2023 | 67,387 | 3,523 | |
| 2024 | 78,511 | 5,347 | |
| 2025 | 48,041 | 2,753 | |
About This Data
PlainBreed presents adverse event report data from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM). These reports are submitted voluntarily by veterinarians, pet owners, and manufacturers. A report does not necessarily mean the product caused the adverse event. Data covers 2010-2025 and includes 1,048,915 reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PlainBreed?
PlainBreed provides searchable FDA animal adverse event data covering 506 breeds, 2,558 drugs, and over 1 million reports to help pet owners research medication safety.
How can I look up my pet medication?
Search by drug name, breed, or reaction type to find adverse event reports. Each report includes the animal species, drug involved, and reported outcome.
Where does PlainBreed data come from?
All data comes from the FDA openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Event database, which collects voluntary reports from veterinarians and pet owners.
Pet Medication Safety Guides
Understanding Adverse Event Reports
What FDA reports are, how they're collected, and what they mean for pet owners.
Pet Medication Safety — Using FDA Data
How to evaluate medication risks, common reactions by category, and how to report side effects.
Breed-Specific Adverse Event Risks
Why breed matters, how size and genetics affect drug sensitivity, and how to read PlainBreed data.
Most Commonly Reported Pet Medications
Which drugs top the FDA adverse event list, documented reactions, and how to read report volumes in context.
How FDA CVM Tracks Animal Adverse Events
The reporting process, mandatory vs. voluntary submissions, database limitations, and what trends reveal.
Related Guides
Editorial context for the plainbreed dataset — methodology, comparisons, and deep dives into the underlying records.
Research
Original analysis from our editorial team, every statistic derived from our own database. See all research.
Breed Weight vs Death Rate Correlation
Analyzing 90,806 adverse event reports reveals how breed size and weight correlate with reported death rates from FDA CVM data.
ResearchDog Health Report Trends from 2010 to 2023
Over 781,226 dog reports from 2010-2023 show deaths rising to 33,500 by 2023, with breeds like Labrador leading in reactions per USDA and Banfield data.
ResearchBreed Weight and Death Rate Correlations in Dogs
Examining 506 breeds shows Retriever-Labrador at 30.8 kg correlates with 3.6% death rate, versus Chihuahua's 5.2 kg and lower rates from Banfield and USDA data.