Total Reports
159
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 159 reports on file
Miniature - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Miniature (Horse) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among horse breeds, Miniature is #199 by FDA report volume; 15.7% of its 159 reports (25) were death-coded.
- #199
- most-reported horse breed
- 15.7%
- death-coded report share
- 22
- Anorexia - top reaction
- 11.9 yr
- average age at report
Report counts track breed popularity and reporting activity, not real-world risk, read this alongside how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
25
of 159 reports
Death Rate
15.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
11.9 yr
116.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Miniature death-coded reports 15.7%
Cross-breed median
15.7% of 159 miniature 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: 116.5 kg (256.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Anorexia 22
Ataxia 16
Fever 14
Depression 12
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 12
Colic 12
Tachycardia 11
Recumbency 10
Most Referenced Drugs
Pergolide Mesylate 36
Detomidine Hydrochloride 15
Moxidectin 10
Ivermectin 8
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 7
Ketamine Hydrochloride 6
Omeprazole 6
Ivermectin + Praziquantel 6
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
64 (47.4%)
Outcome Unknown
34 (25.2%)
Died
14 (10.4%)
Euthanized
11 (8.1%)
Ongoing
10 (7.4%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (1.5%)
Gender Distribution
Male 74 (46.5%)
Female 54 (34.0%)
Unknown 27 (17.0%)
Mixed 4 (2.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | |
| 2011 | 11 | |
| 2012 | 13 | |
| 2013 | 14 | |
| 2014 | 13 | |
| 2015 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 6 | |
| 2017 | 8 | |
| 2018 | 9 | |
| 2019 | 10 | |
| 2020 | 19 | |
| 2021 | 11 | |
| 2022 | 14 | |
| 2023 | 9 | |
| 2024 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
Miniature Pet Health Insights
Miniature accounts for 159 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #199 by volume among horse breeds, with 25 reports (15.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 11.9 years, average weight 116.5 kg (256.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Anorexia (22), Ataxia (16), Fever (14). Most-referenced drug: Pergolide Mesylate (36 reports), followed by Detomidine Hydrochloride (15) and Moxidectin (10).
Outcome coding on 135 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (47.4%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Miniature? ▼
There are 159 adverse event reports involving Miniature in the FDA database, with 25 reports involving death (15.7% death rate). Miniature ranks #199 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Miniature? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Miniature are Anorexia (22 reports), Ataxia (16 reports), Fever (14 reports), Depression (12 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (12 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Miniature adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Miniature adverse event reports are Pergolide Mesylate (36 reports), Detomidine Hydrochloride (15 reports), Moxidectin (10 reports), Ivermectin (8 reports), Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (7 reports).
What is the average age of Miniature in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Miniature at the time of adverse event reports is 11.9 years, with an average weight of 116.5 kg (256.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Miniature 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 Miniature 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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