Salicylic Acid
147 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.
147
Total Reports
6
Deaths Reported
410.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Salicylic Acid
Administration Routes
Auricular (Otic)UnknownTopicalOther
Species Affected
Dog 131
Cat 15
Human 1
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 18
Domestic Shorthair 12
Chihuahua 6
Pit Bull 5
Retriever - Golden 5
Pug 5
Dachshund (unspecified) 5
Shepherd Dog - Australian 5
Shih Tzu 5
Bulldog - French 4
Most Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS 30
Loss of hearing 23
Ear discharge 17
Deafness 14
Head shake - ear disorder 14
Head tilt - ear disorder 13
Behavioural disorder NOS 13
Ataxia 12
Not eating 12
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 10
Vestibular disorder NOS 10
Corneal ulcer 10
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
77 (52.4%)
Ongoing
34 (23.1%)
Recovered/Normal
26 (17.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
4 (2.7%)
Died
3 (2.0%)
Euthanized
3 (2.0%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.