Nexgard
161 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.
161
Total Reports
7
Deaths Reported
430.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Nexgard
Administration Routes
OralUnknownTopical
Species Affected
Dog 157
Cat 4
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 25
Retriever - Golden 18
Shepherd Dog - German 12
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 11
Crossbred Canine/dog 7
Shepherd Dog - Australian 6
Terrier - Boston 4
Boxer (German Boxer) 4
Domestic Shorthair 4
Mixed (Dog) 4
Most Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 18
Diarrhoea 13
Seizure NOS 13
Vomiting 12
Polyuria 9
Not eating 9
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 9
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 7
Weakness 7
Weight loss 6
Polydipsia 6
Lack of efficacy - NOS 6
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
108 (67.1%)
Recovered/Normal
24 (14.9%)
Outcome Unknown
22 (13.7%)
Euthanized
5 (3.1%)
Died
2 (1.2%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.