Total Reports
46
FDA CVM filings
Donkey /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 46 reports on file
Donkey (unknown) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Donkey (unknown) (Donkey) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Donkey (unknown)'s FDA record: #275 most-reported donkey breed, 46 total reports, 17.4% death-coded (8 reports).
- #275
- most-reported donkey breed
- 17.4%
- death-coded report share
- 7
- Death - top reaction
- 11.5 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
8
of 46 reports
Death Rate
17.4%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
11.5 yr
202.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Donkey (unknown) death-coded reports 17.4%
Cross-breed median
17.4% of 46 donkey (unknown) 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: 202.0 kg (445.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 7
Anorexia 5
No sign 5
Dyspnoea 3
Recumbency 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Pergolide Mesylate 8
Ivermectin 5
Ivermectin + Praziquantel 5
Ketamine Hydrochloride 4
Detomidine 3
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
11 (31.4%)
Outcome Unknown
10 (28.6%)
Died
8 (22.9%)
Ongoing
5 (14.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (2.9%)
Gender Distribution
Male 21 (45.7%)
Female 14 (30.4%)
Unknown 10 (21.7%)
Mixed 1 (2.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | |
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 4 | |
Donkey (unknown) Pet Health Insights
Donkey (unknown) accounts for 46 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #275 by volume among donkey breeds, with 8 reports (17.4%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 11.5 years, average weight 202.0 kg (445.4 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (7), Anorexia (5), No sign (5). Most-referenced drug: Pergolide Mesylate (8 reports), followed by Ivermectin (5) and Ivermectin + Praziquantel (5).
Outcome coding on 35 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (31.4%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,024 across 14 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Donkey (unknown)? ▼
There are 46 adverse event reports involving Donkey (unknown) in the FDA database, with 8 reports involving death (17.4% death rate). Donkey (unknown) ranks #275 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Donkey (unknown)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Donkey (unknown) are Death (7 reports), Anorexia (5 reports), No sign (5 reports), Dyspnoea (3 reports), Recumbency (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Donkey (unknown) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Donkey (unknown) adverse event reports are Pergolide Mesylate (8 reports), Ivermectin (5 reports), Ivermectin + Praziquantel (5 reports), Ketamine Hydrochloride (4 reports), Detomidine (3 reports).
What is the average age of Donkey (unknown) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Donkey (unknown) at the time of adverse event reports is 11.5 years, with an average weight of 202.0 kg (445.4 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Donkey (unknown) 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 (unknown) 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.
Compare a breed's report volume against how common the breed is before drawing conclusions. See our methodology for how death rate and rankings are computed.
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