Essential Oils Topical

16 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.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

0.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Essential Oils Topical

Administration Routes

TopicalOther

Species Affected

Dog 11

Cat 5

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 5

Terrier - Yorkshire 4

Spitz - German Pomeranian 2

Shepherd Dog - German 1

Chihuahua 1

Retriever - Labrador 1

Dachshund (unspecified) 1

Beagle 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy (flea) 5

Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 4

Incorrect dose administered NOS 4

Scratching 4

Drooling 2

Cough 1

Hyperactivity 1

Licking at application site 1

Pruritus 1

Foaming at the mouth 1

Behavioural disorder NOS 1

Enlarged pupils 1

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

6 (37.5%)

Outcome Unknown

6 (37.5%)

Recovered/Normal

4 (25.0%)

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