Total Reports
31
FDA CVM filings
Donkey /
2026 FDA CVM data 31 reports on file official source
Donkey (other) — FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records and label data for Donkey (other) (Donkey), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.
Donkey (other) (Donkey) has 31 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 4 deaths reported (1290.0% death rate) — ranking #315 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Rubbing (5 cases). The top associated drug is Detomidine Hydrochloride. Average age at report: 8.4 years.
Deaths Reported
4
of 31 reports
Death Rate
1290.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
8.4 yr
186.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Donkey (other) death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median
1290.0% of 31 reports involved a death outcome. Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The 12% comparison line is the rough cross-breed median in the FDA CVM database; values above suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.
Average weight at time of report: 186.8 kg (411.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Rubbing 5
Sneezing 5
Lack of efficacy - NOS 4
Localised itching 3
Death 3
Colic 2
Nasal discharge 2
Decreased appetite 2
Alopecia local 2
Nasal irritation 2
Jaw disorder 2
Increased sweating 2
Drug administration error 2
Seizure NOS 2
Injection site swelling 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Detomidine Hydrochloride 16
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 8
Moxidectin 3
Butorphanol Tartrate 3
Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis;Rabies Virus, 2
Clostridium Tetani Seed Lot #18 H-1 Massachusetts Strain;Eastern Equine Encephal 2
Sulfadiazine Sodium And Pyrimethamine 1
Tulathromycin 1
Praziquantel;Moxidectin 1
Cloprostenol 263 Inj Cattle 1
Ehv-1/4, Equine Influenza-Clade 1,2 1
Banamine 1
Oxybendazole 1
Flunixin Meglumine 1
Phenylbutazone 1
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
11 (35.5%)
Outcome Unknown
9 (29.0%)
Ongoing
7 (22.6%)
Died
4 (12.9%)
Gender Distribution
Female 13 (41.9%)
Male 12 (38.7%)
Mixed 4 (12.9%)
Unknown 2 (6.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 2 | |
Donkey (other) Pet Health Insights
Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Donkey (other) accounts for 31 submitted reports and currently ranks #315 by report volume within the donkey population. Of those reports, 4 involved a death outcome — a 1290.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 8.4 years, with an average recorded body weight of 186.8 kg (411.9 lbs). These figures reflect the voluntary reporting pool only and should be read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — all of which shape how many events ever reach the FDA.
The most frequently reported clinical signs for Donkey (other) are Rubbing (5 reports), Sneezing (5 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (4 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Detomidine Hydrochloride appears in 16 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (8) and Moxidectin (3). Counts like these surface which therapeutic classes dominate the reporting stream — useful context when comparing reactions across breeds of the same donkey species.
Outcome coding on the 31 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (35.5% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,015 to 2,025 reports across the 10 years on file, indicating the reporting trend is shaped as much by awareness cycles as by underlying clinical events. Because FDA adverse event reports describe correlation rather than causation, these numbers are most useful as a signal of where to ask further questions with a veterinarian — not as a standalone risk score for any individual donkey.
Understanding Donkey (other) Adverse Event Data
Donkey (other) has 31 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.
The 1290.0% death rate is above average, though this statistic should be interpreted cautiously. Death reports may be overrepresented because serious outcomes are more likely to be reported than mild reactions.
The most frequently referenced drug in adverse reports is Detomidine Hydrochloride, appearing in 16 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Donkey (other).
Other Donkey Breeds
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Donkey (other)? ▼
There are 31 adverse event reports involving Donkey (other) in the FDA database, with 4 reports involving death (1290.0% death rate). Donkey (other) ranks #315 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Donkey (other)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Donkey (other) are Rubbing (5 reports), Sneezing (5 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (4 reports), Localised itching (3 reports), Death (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Donkey (other) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Donkey (other) adverse event reports are Detomidine Hydrochloride (16 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (8 reports), Moxidectin (3 reports), Butorphanol Tartrate (3 reports), Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis;Rabies Virus, (2 reports).
What is the average age of Donkey (other) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Donkey (other) at the time of adverse event reports is 8.4 years, with an average weight of 186.8 kg (411.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Donkey (other) 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 Donkey (other) 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.
Guides & Resources
Understanding Adverse Events
What FDA reports are and how they are collected
Breed-Specific Risks
Why some breeds appear in more adverse event reports
Pet Medication Safety
Evaluating medication risks using FDA data
Most Reported Medications
Drugs that appear most in adverse event reports
How FDA CVM Tracks Events
The reporting process and database limitations
Related Data Sources
Data Sources & Methodology
Adverse event data sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine via the openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events API. Reports are voluntarily submitted by pet owners, veterinarians, and product manufacturers.
Donkey (other) ranks #315 by total report volume. Death rate (1290.0%) reflects the proportion of reports involving death and should not be interpreted as a breed-specific mortality rate. Reporting biases, breed popularity, and veterinary access all influence report counts.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official AKC, AVMA, ACVO, and breed-club veterinary references. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBreed Editorial