Hydrogen Peroxide

231 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.
231
Total Reports
6
Deaths Reported
260.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Hydrogen Peroxide

Administration Routes

OralUnknownTopicalOther

Species Affected

Dog 203
Cat 26
Camel 1
Human 1

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Labrador 26
Domestic Shorthair 16
Retriever - Golden 15
Chihuahua 12
Dog (unknown) 12
Terrier - Yorkshire 10
Shepherd Dog - Australian 9
Shepherd Dog - German 8
Pit Bull 7
Siberian Husky 6

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 107
Accidental exposure 53
Overdose 50
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 27
Emesis 22
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 14
Diarrhoea 13
Emesis (multiple) 12
Seizure NOS 8
Not eating 8
Behavioural disorder NOS 7
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 7

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
116 (50.0%)
Outcome Unknown
55 (23.7%)
Ongoing
53 (22.8%)
Euthanized
3 (1.3%)
Died
3 (1.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (0.9%)

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