Total Reports
145
FDA CVM filings
Horse /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 145 reports on file
Pony (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pony (unspecified) (Horse) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Pony (unspecified)'s FDA record: #209 most-reported horse breed, 145 total reports, 12.4% death-coded (18 reports).
- #209
- most-reported horse breed
- 12.4%
- death-coded report share
- 22
- Lack of efficacy - NOS - top reaction
- 18.5 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
18
of 145 reports
Death Rate
12.4%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
18.5 yr
268.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pony (unspecified) death-coded reports 12.4%
Cross-breed median
12.4% of 145 pony (unspecified) 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: 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
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
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
Pony (unspecified) accounts for 145 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #209 by volume among horse breeds, with 18 reports (12.4%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 18.5 years, average weight 268.8 kg (592.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy - NOS (22), Anorexia (16), Colic (10). Most-referenced drug: Pergolide Mesylate (83 reports), followed by Omeprazole (17) and Ivermectin(1.55%)/Praziquantel(7.75%) Paste (11).
Outcome coding on 146 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (43.2%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 15 years on file.
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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 (12.4% 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.
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