Unknown Heartworm Preventative
40 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.
40
Total Reports
3
Deaths Reported
750.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Unknown Heartworm Preventative
Administration Routes
UnknownOral
Species Affected
Dog 40
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 9
Beagle 4
Collie - Border 3
Pit Bull 3
Shepherd Dog - German 3
Terrier - West Highland White 2
Crossbred Canine/dog 2
Dachshund (unspecified) 2
Terrier - Airedale 1
Doberman Pinscher 1
Most Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 20
Death by euthanasia 3
Gingival hyperplasia 3
Vomiting 3
Urinary tract infection 3
Polydipsia 2
Polyuria 2
Emesis 2
Diarrhoea 2
Other abnormal test result NOS 2
Lameness 2
Elevated liver enzymes 2
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
15 (37.5%)
Outcome Unknown
14 (35.0%)
Recovered/Normal
6 (15.0%)
Euthanized
3 (7.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (5.0%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.