Flumethrin + Imidacloprid (Seresto) side effects in dogs

2,273 reports sent to the FDA between 2009 and 2026 involve Flumethrin + Imidacloprid in dogs. The most reported problems were itching, vomiting, lethargy. 25% were marked serious.

2,273Reports
25%Marked serious
0.0%Only medicine involved
19%Recovered
3.1%Died or euthanised
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About this medicine

Imidacloprid kills fleas (spot-on or collar).

Products with this combination include Seresto. The FDA hides brand names in its public data, so these reports cover every product with the same active ingredients.

Most reported side effects

Share = percentage of this medicine's reports that mention the problem. One report can list several problems.

Reports that it didn't work

Some reports are about the medicine not working (for example a dog still getting fleas or heartworm), not about a side effect.

How soon problems started

Same day
148 9.2%
1–2 days
136 8.4%
3–7 days
99 6.1%
1–4 weeks
331 21%
Over a month
900 56%

Time from the first dose to the first sign, where both dates were reported (1,614 reports).

How the animals did

Recovered
414 18%
Recovered with lasting effects
10 0.4%
Still unwell when reported
435 19%
Died
37 1.6%
Euthanised
33 1.5%
Not known
1,344 59%

Breeds named most often

Popular breeds appear more often because there are more of them.

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