Important: Adverse event reports are voluntarily submitted and do not prove causation. Consult your veterinarian for medical decisions about your ferret.
13
Total Reports
3
Deaths Reported
2310.0%
Death Rate
3.7 yr
Avg Age at Report
Average weight at time of report: 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS 2
Sedation 2
Ataxia 2
Swollen face (see also 'Skin') 2
INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA 2
Bloody diarrhoea 2
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - ear mite 2
Vomiting 2
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 2
Administration error NOS 2
INEFFECTIVE, OTHER DRUG(S) 2
Unconscious 1
Death 1
Haemoconcentration 1
Increased packed cell volume (PCV) 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 4
Meloxicam 3
Dexamethasone + Neomycin Sulfate + Thiabendazole 3
Sevoflurane 2
Deslorelin Implant 2
Prednisolone 2
Deslorelin 1
Furosemide 1
Dexamethasone 1
Ear Medication (Unknown) 1
Purevax Ferret Distemper - 1471.R0 1
Ivermectin 1
Selamectin 1
Deslorelin Acetate 1
Enrofloxacine Ketoconazole Triamcinolone Compound 1
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
7 (53.8%)
Euthanized
2 (15.4%)
Ongoing
2 (15.4%)
Recovered/Normal
1 (7.7%)
Died
1 (7.7%)
Gender Distribution
Male 5 (38.5%)
Female 5 (38.5%)
Unknown 3 (23.1%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Rank #414 by report volume. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.