Topical Flea Product

15 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

670.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Topical Flea Product

Administration Routes

TopicalUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 11

Cat 4

Most Affected Breeds

Shepherd Dog - Australian 5

Domestic Shorthair 3

Chow Chow 1

Shih Tzu 1

Papillon - Spaniel - Continental Toy (with erect ears or with dropped ears (Phaléne)) 1

Domestic Longhair 1

Doberman Pinscher 1

Crossbred Canine/dog 1

Terrier - Yorkshire 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy - NOS 7

Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 7

Panting 3

Deafness 1

Excessive licking and/or grooming 1

Trembling 1

Skin sore 1

Alopecia 1

Skin scab 1

Fever 1

Reduced responses 1

Lateral recumbency 1

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

8 (57.1%)

Outcome Unknown

4 (28.6%)

Recovered/Normal

1 (7.1%)

Died

1 (7.1%)

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