Heartguard

38 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

790.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Heartguard

Administration Routes

OralUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 38

Most Affected Breeds

Crossbred Canine/dog 8

Siberian Husky 4

Retriever - Labrador 4

Terrier - Bull - American Pit 4

Boxer (German Boxer) 2

Terrier - Jack Russell 2

Pug 2

Spaniel - Cocker English 1

Schnauzer (unspecified) 1

Terrier - Boston 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 13

Seizure NOS 7

Vomiting 4

Ataxia 3

Diarrhoea 3

Lameness 2

Emesis (multiple) 2

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2

Limb weakness 2

Muscle shaking 2

Involuntary movement 2

Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 2

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

22 (57.9%)

Recovered/Normal

8 (21.1%)

Outcome Unknown

5 (13.2%)

Euthanized

2 (5.3%)

Died

1 (2.6%)

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