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.