Heartworm Injection (Unknown)
58 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.
58
Total Reports
0
Deaths Reported
0.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Heartworm Injection (Unknown)
Administration Routes
ParenteralUnknownOralSubcutaneousIntramuscular
Species Affected
Dog 58
Most Affected Breeds
Chihuahua 6
Shepherd Dog - Australian 4
Pit Bull 4
Retriever - Labrador 3
Spitz - German Pomeranian 3
Shepherd Dog - German 3
Maltese 3
Spaniel - Cocker American 2
Crossbred Canine/dog 2
Boxer (German Boxer) 2
Most Reported Reactions
Emesis 19
Vomiting 13
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 6
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 6
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 6
Shaking 2
Emesis (multiple) 2
Not drinking 2
Not eating 2
Lack of efficacy - NOS 2
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 2
Itching 2
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
34 (58.6%)
Outcome Unknown
17 (29.3%)
Ongoing
6 (10.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (1.7%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.