Total Reports
145
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
2026 FDA CVM data 145 reports on file official source
Pony (unspecified) — FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records and label data for Pony (unspecified) (Horse), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.
Pony (unspecified) (Horse) has 145 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 18 deaths reported (1240.0% death rate) — ranking #209 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Lack of efficacy - NOS (22 cases). The top associated drug is Pergolide Mesylate. Average age at report: 18.5 years.
Deaths Reported
18
of 145 reports
Death Rate
1240.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
18.5 yr
268.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pony (unspecified) death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median
1240.0% of 145 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: 268.8 kg (592.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy - NOS 22
Anorexia 16
Colic 10
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 10
INEFFECTIVE, CUSHINGS 9
Death by euthanasia 9
Behavioural disorder NOS 8
Laminitis 8
Inappetence 7
Diarrhoea 7
Seizure NOS 7
Death 6
Swollen mouth 6
Application site swelling 6
INEFFECTIVE, GASTRIC ULCER(S) 6
Most Referenced Drugs
Pergolide Mesylate 83
Omeprazole 17
Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste 11
Firocoxib 5
N-Butylscopolaminium Bromide 3
Detomidine Hydrochloride 3
Sucralfate 3
Monensin Sodium 2
Omeprazole 37% Oral Paste 2
Flunixin Meglumine Injectable 2
Pentobarbital Sodium + Phenytoin Sodium 2
Ceftiofur Crystalline Free Acid 2
Clodronate Disodium 2
Equine Potomavac - 2639.00 2
Butorphanol Tartrate 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
63 (43.2%)
Recovered/Normal
46 (31.5%)
Ongoing
18 (12.3%)
Euthanized
12 (8.2%)
Died
6 (4.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (0.7%)
Gender Distribution
Male 70 (48.3%)
Female 50 (34.5%)
Unknown 23 (15.9%)
Mixed 2 (1.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 14 | |
| 2014 | 9 | |
| 2015 | 15 | |
| 2016 | 12 | |
| 2017 | 9 | |
| 2018 | 14 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 13 | |
| 2021 | 12 | |
| 2022 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 15 | |
| 2024 | 14 | |
| 2025 | 4 | |
Pony (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Pony (unspecified) accounts for 145 submitted reports and currently ranks #209 by report volume within the horse population. Of those reports, 18 involved a death outcome — a 1240.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 18.5 years, with an average recorded body weight of 268.8 kg (592.7 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 Pony (unspecified) are Lack of efficacy - NOS (22 reports), Anorexia (16 reports), Colic (10 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Pergolide Mesylate appears in 83 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Omeprazole (17) and Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (11). Counts like these surface which therapeutic classes dominate the reporting stream — useful context when comparing reactions across breeds of the same horse species.
Outcome coding on the 146 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Outcome Unknown (43.2% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,011 to 2,025 reports across the 15 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 horse.
Understanding Pony (unspecified) Adverse Event Data
Pony (unspecified) has 145 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.
The 1240.0% 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 Pergolide Mesylate, appearing in 83 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Pony (unspecified).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Pony (unspecified)? ▼
There are 145 adverse event reports involving Pony (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 18 reports involving death (1240.0% death rate). Pony (unspecified) ranks #209 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pony (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pony (unspecified) are Lack of efficacy - NOS (22 reports), Anorexia (16 reports), Colic (10 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (10 reports), INEFFECTIVE, CUSHINGS (9 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pony (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pony (unspecified) adverse event reports are Pergolide Mesylate (83 reports), Omeprazole (17 reports), Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (11 reports), Firocoxib (5 reports), N-Butylscopolaminium Bromide (3 reports).
What is the average age of Pony (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pony (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 18.5 years, with an average weight of 268.8 kg (592.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pony (unspecified) 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 Pony (unspecified) 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.
Pony (unspecified) ranks #209 by total report volume. Death rate (1240.0%) 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