Flea Product (Unknown)
660 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.
660
Total Reports
17
Deaths Reported
260.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Flea Product (Unknown)
Administration Routes
TopicalUnknownOtherOralCutaneousImmersion
Species Affected
Dog 491
Cat 168
Unknown 1
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 82
Retriever - Labrador 38
Chihuahua 38
Crossbred Canine/dog 32
Shih Tzu 29
Dog (unknown) 27
Cat (unknown) 26
Domestic Longhair 25
Terrier - Yorkshire 25
Shepherd Dog - German 17
Most Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 239
Lack of efficacy (flea) 97
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 67
Vomiting 66
Emesis 44
Lack of efficacy - NOS 44
Diarrhoea 31
Itching 30
Scratching 29
Vocalisation 26
Behavioural disorder NOS 23
Hyperactivity 22
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
408 (61.9%)
Recovered/Normal
141 (21.4%)
Ongoing
72 (10.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
21 (3.2%)
Died
12 (1.8%)
Euthanized
5 (0.8%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.