Antibiotics

44 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
44
Total Reports
9
Deaths Reported
2050.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Antibiotics

Administration Routes

OralUnknownIntravenous

Species Affected

Dog 36
Cat 8

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 5
Terrier - Yorkshire 4
Spaniel - Cocker American 3
Retriever - Golden 3
Shepherd Dog - German 3
Boxer (German Boxer) 3
Bulldog 2
Poodle - Miniature 2
Cat (other) 2
Siberian Husky 2

Most Reported Reactions

Diarrhoea 9
Weight loss 8
Death by euthanasia 6
Vomiting 6
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 6
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 5
Other abnormal test result NOS 4
Lack of efficacy - NOS 4
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 4
Anorexia 4
Polydipsia 3
Polyuria 3

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown
18 (40.9%)
Ongoing
9 (20.5%)
Recovered/Normal
8 (18.2%)
Euthanized
6 (13.6%)
Died
3 (6.8%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.