Flea Preventative

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

1250.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Flea Preventative

Administration Routes

UnknownTopical

Species Affected

Dog 9

Cat 7

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Longhair 3

Cat (unknown) 2

Crossbred Canine/dog 2

Terrier - Yorkshire 2

Pekingese 2

Crossbred Feline/cat 1

Bengal 1

Retriever - Labrador 1

Siberian Husky 1

Terrier - Bull - American Pit 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 9

Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - tapeworm 2

Death by euthanasia 2

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 1

Grooming disorder 1

Weight loss 1

Anorexia 1

Ocular discharge 1

Nasal discharge 1

Overdose 1

Application site inflammation 1

Application site dry skin 1

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

11 (68.8%)

Recovered/Normal

2 (12.5%)

Euthanized

2 (12.5%)

Ongoing

1 (6.3%)

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