Total Reports
375
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 375 reports on file
Paint - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Paint (Horse) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among horse breeds, Paint is #153 by FDA report volume; 13.6% of its 375 reports (51) were death-coded.
- #153
- most-reported horse breed
- 13.6%
- death-coded report share
- 40
- Lack of efficacy - NOS - top reaction
- 14.2 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
51
of 375 reports
Death Rate
13.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
14.2 yr
428.3 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Paint death-coded reports 13.6%
Cross-breed median
13.6% of 375 paint 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: 428.3 kg (944.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS 40
Injection site swelling 30
Death by euthanasia 23
Behavioural disorder NOS 23
Anorexia 22
Colic 22
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 20
INEFFECTIVE, GASTRIC ULCER(S) 20
Most Referenced Drugs
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 38
Omeprazole 36
Pergolide Mesylate 34
Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste 29
Firocoxib 21
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan 21
Ivermectin + Praziquantel 17
Detomidine Hydrochloride 15
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
133 (39.2%)
Outcome Unknown
102 (30.1%)
Ongoing
49 (14.5%)
Euthanized
26 (7.7%)
Died
25 (7.4%)
Recovered with Sequela
4 (1.2%)
Gender Distribution
Male 207 (55.2%)
Female 157 (41.9%)
Unknown 8 (2.1%)
Mixed 3 (0.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 | |
| 2011 | 21 | |
| 2012 | 20 | |
| 2013 | 20 | |
| 2014 | 28 | |
| 2015 | 35 | |
| 2016 | 30 | |
| 2017 | 26 | |
| 2018 | 19 | |
| 2019 | 24 | |
| 2020 | 18 | |
| 2021 | 21 | |
| 2022 | 24 | |
| 2023 | 23 | |
| 2024 | 29 | |
| 2025 | 15 | |
Paint Pet Health Insights
Paint accounts for 375 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #153 by volume among horse breeds, with 51 reports (13.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 14.2 years, average weight 428.3 kg (944.4 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy - NOS (40), Injection site swelling (30), Death by euthanasia (23). Most-referenced drug: Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (38 reports), followed by Omeprazole (36) and Pergolide Mesylate (34).
Outcome coding on 339 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (39.2%). 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 Paint? ▼
There are 375 adverse event reports involving Paint in the FDA database, with 51 reports involving death (13.6% death rate). Paint ranks #153 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Paint? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Paint are Lack of efficacy - NOS (40 reports), Injection site swelling (30 reports), Death by euthanasia (23 reports), Behavioural disorder NOS (23 reports), Anorexia (22 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Paint adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Paint adverse event reports are Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid (38 reports), Omeprazole (36 reports), Pergolide Mesylate (34 reports), Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (29 reports), Firocoxib (21 reports).
What is the average age of Paint in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Paint at the time of adverse event reports is 14.2 years, with an average weight of 428.3 kg (944.4 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Paint 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 Paint 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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