Ferret /

Domestic ferret (Pet ferret)

152 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports are voluntarily submitted and do not prove causation. Consult your veterinarian for medical decisions about your ferret.
152
Total Reports
15
Deaths Reported
990.0%
Death Rate
4.8 yr
Avg Age at Report
Average weight at time of report: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy - NOS 81
Lack of efficacy 16
Implant site reaction NOS 8
Death 7
Aggression 5
Diarrhoea 5
Seizure NOS 5
Hypoglycaemia 4
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 4
Inappetence 3
Implant, Abnormal 3
Death by euthanasia 3
Implant site abscess 3
Hyperpigmentation 2
Weight loss 2

Most Referenced Drugs

Deslorelin 148
Prednisone 1
Isoflurane 1
Prednisolone 1
Milbemycin Oxime 1
Nitenpyram 1
Imidacloprid 1
Moxidectin 1
Alfaxalone 1
Amoxicillin Trihydrate;Clavulanate Potassium ( K-Clavulanate) 1

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown
102 (66.7%)
Recovered/Normal
29 (19.0%)
Died
10 (6.5%)
Ongoing
7 (4.6%)
Euthanized
5 (3.3%)

Gender Distribution

Male 74 (48.7%)
Female 58 (38.2%)
Unknown 19 (12.5%)
Mixed 1 (0.7%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2013 21
2014 23
2015 29
2016 19
2017 17
2018 22
2019 19
2020 1
2024 1

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Rank #205 by report volume. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.