Unknown Topical Flea Product

24 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

1670.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Unknown Topical Flea Product

Administration Routes

TopicalUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 20

Cat 4

Most Affected Breeds

Chihuahua 6

Crossbred Canine/dog 5

Domestic Shorthair 3

Retriever - Labrador 2

Newfoundland 1

Shepherd Dog - German 1

Setter - English 1

Maine Coon 1

Shih Tzu 1

Great Pyrenees 1

Most Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 15

Lack of efficacy - NOS 7

Panting 3

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2

Scratching 2

Death 2

Hind limb ataxia 2

Lateral recumbency 2

Dilated pupils 2

Abnormal pupil light reflex 2

Increased lung sounds 2

Tachypnoea 2

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

14 (58.3%)

Recovered/Normal

4 (16.7%)

Ongoing

2 (8.3%)

Died

2 (8.3%)

Euthanized

2 (8.3%)

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