Unspecified Heartworm Medication

16 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

3120.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Unspecified Heartworm Medication

Administration Routes

UnknownOral

Species Affected

Dog 16

Most Affected Breeds

Dog (unknown) 3

Hound (unspecified) 1

Terrier - Jack Russell 1

Weimaraner 1

Newfoundland 1

Unknown 1

Terrier - Yorkshire 1

Dachshund - Standard Long-haired 1

Pinscher - Miniature 1

Crossbred Canine/dog 1

Most Reported Reactions

Death 5

Not eating 4

Diarrhoea 3

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 3

Collapse NOS (see also 'Cardio-vascular' and 'Neurological disorders') 2

Behavioural disorder NOS 2

Sleepiness - systemic disorder 2

Vomiting 2

Injection site pain 1

Injection site abscess 1

Loose stool 1

Flatulence, bloating and distension 1

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

5 (31.3%)

Died

5 (31.3%)

Recovered/Normal

4 (25.0%)

Ongoing

2 (12.5%)

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