Chlorhexidine Shampoo
60 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.
60
Total Reports
4
Deaths Reported
670.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Chlorhexidine Shampoo
Administration Routes
TopicalUnknownOralImmersionCutaneous
Species Affected
Dog 55
Cat 5
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 6
Shih Tzu 6
Domestic Shorthair 4
American Pit Bull Terrier 4
Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane 4
Schnauzer - Miniature 3
Terrier - Yorkshire 2
Pit Bull 2
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 2
Shepherd Dog - German 2
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 9
Emesis 7
Pruritus 7
Bacterial skin infection NOS 7
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 7
Hair loss NOS 5
Weight loss 5
Other abnormal test result NOS 5
Skin disorders NOS 5
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 5
Polydipsia 5
Scratching 5
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
21 (35.0%)
Ongoing
17 (28.3%)
Outcome Unknown
16 (26.7%)
Euthanized
3 (5.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (3.3%)
Died
1 (1.7%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.