Total Reports
152
FDA CVM filings
Ferret /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 152 reports on file
Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) (Ferret) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Domestic ferret (Pet ferret)'s FDA record: #205 most-reported ferret breed, 152 total reports, 9.9% death-coded (15 reports).
- #205
- most-reported ferret breed
- 9.9%
- death-coded report share
- 81
- Lack of efficacy - NOS - top reaction
- 4.8 yr
- average age at report
Higher volume usually means a more popular breed, not a riskier one, compare against how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
15
of 152 reports
Death Rate
9.9%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.8 yr
1.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) death-coded reports 9.9%
Cross-breed median
9.9% of 152 domestic ferret (pet ferret) reports involved a death outcome.
How to read this number
Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness, these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The comparison line marks the cross-breed median death-coded share (about 4.8%) among breeds with 50 or more reports; values above it suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.
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
Most Referenced Drugs
Deslorelin 148
Prednisone 1
Isoflurane 1
Prednisolone 1
Milbemycin Oxime 1
Nitenpyram 1
Imidacloprid 1
Moxidectin 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 | |
Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) Pet Health Insights
Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) accounts for 152 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #205 by volume among ferret breeds, with 15 reports (9.9%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.8 years, average weight 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy - NOS (81), Lack of efficacy (16), Implant site reaction NOS (8). Most-referenced drug: Deslorelin (148 reports), followed by Prednisone (1) and Isoflurane (1).
Outcome coding on 153 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (66.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,013-2,024 across 9 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Domestic ferret (Pet ferret)? ▼
There are 152 adverse event reports involving Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) in the FDA database, with 15 reports involving death (9.9% death rate). Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) ranks #205 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Domestic ferret (Pet ferret)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) are Lack of efficacy - NOS (81 reports), Lack of efficacy (16 reports), Implant site reaction NOS (8 reports), Death (7 reports), Aggression (5 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) adverse event reports are Deslorelin (148 reports), Prednisone (1 reports), Isoflurane (1 reports), Prednisolone (1 reports), Milbemycin Oxime (1 reports).
What is the average age of Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) at the time of adverse event reports is 4.8 years, with an average weight of 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) is unhealthy? ▼
No. FDA adverse event reports are voluntarily submitted and do not prove causation. Popular breeds with more veterinary visits tend to have more reports. The data reflects reporting patterns, not actual incidence rates. Always consult a veterinarian for health decisions.
Where does this Domestic ferret (Pet ferret) safety data come from? ▼
All data comes from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine's adverse event reporting system. Pet owners, veterinarians, and manufacturers voluntarily submit reports about adverse events potentially linked to animal drugs and other products.
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