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Information for Dog Owners: Approved Drugs and Related Information

Within FDA, the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is responsible for the review and approval of drugs for animals, including companion animals such as dogs.   In order to receive FDA/CVM approval, manufacturers must be able to demonstrate that the drugs are safe and effective when used according to label directions.   This page contains information on FDA approved drugs and other related information for dog owners.

CVM Updates/FDA News

• FDA News - FDA Approves the First Drug for Obese Dogs , January 5, 2007
• CVM Update - VMAC Meeting on ProHeart6 ® Scheduled for January 31, 2005, January 14, 2005
• CVM Update - Draft Guidance for Drug Sponsors on NSAIDs for Use in Animals Available for Review and Comment , November 10, 2004
• FDA Talk Paper - Fort Dodge to Comply with FDA's Request to Recall ProHeart6 Injectable Heartworm Product from the Market Due to Serious Health Concerns , September 3, 2004   
• FDA News - FDA Approves Drug to Treat Skin Infections in Dogs , August 30, 2004
• FDA News - FDA Approves First Insulin Drug for Diabetic Dogs, May 4, 2004
• FDA Talk Paper - FDA Approves First Injectable Solution for Chemical Sterilization in Dogs , May 19, 2003
• CVM Update - Guidance on Equine, Porcine, and Canine Anthelmintic Effectiveness Available, July 2, 2002
• FDA Talk Paper - FDA Approved First Topical Treatment For Heartworm Prevention for Dogs and Cats , July 12, 1999
• FDA Talk Paper - FDA Approves First Behavioral Drugs for Dogs , January 5, 1999

Find Information on FDA Approved Drugs

• FDA Approved Animal Drugs Database and search on “dogs” in “Species”
• Freedom of Information Summaries for summaries of the safety and effectiveness information submitted by the sponsor to support the approval of an original or supplemental NADA
• Current Labels and Client Information Sheets contains a select list of current drug package labels and product information inserts provided by drug manufacturers.

FDA Consumer, FDA Veterinarian Articles

• Purchasing Pet Drugs Online: Buyer Beware , FDA Consumer magazine, November-December 2006
• Reducing the Risk of Rabies , FDA Consumer magazine, July-August 2005
• Buying Unapproved Veterinary Drugs From Abroad Can Expose Pets to Unnecessary Risks - FDA Veterinarian Newsletter , September/October 2004
• Is Your Pet Itching for Relief? , FDA Consumer magazine , July-August 2004
• Protecting Pets from Mosquito-Borne Diseases - FDA Veterinarian Newsletter , May/June 2002
• Taking the Bite out of Fleas and Ticks , FDA Consumer magazine , July-August 2001 
•   Companion Animal Anesthetic Approvals - FDA Veterinarian Newsletter, July/August 2001
• Elderly Dogs Deserve Special Attention - FDA Veterinarian Newsletter, May/June 2001
• Dog Ownership -- A Long Term Commitment - FDA Veterinarian Newsletter, May/June 1998

Additional Information

• Adverse Drug Experience Reporting
• Animal Drug Safety
• Are You Ready for Dog Ownership? – FDA Kids’ Page
• CVM and Pet Foods
• CVM Product Safety Information
• Information for Consumers
• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
• Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC) 2005 Winter Public Meeting

Consumer questions on FDA approved drugs for dogs should be addressed to CVMHomeP@fda.hhs.gov