Acupuncture
75 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
75
Total Reports
6
Deaths Reported
800.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Acupuncture
Administration Routes
UnknownParenteralOtherIntradermalCutaneousIntramuscularSubcutaneous
Species Affected
Dog 69
Cat 5
Horse 1
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 9
Retriever - Golden 7
Domestic Shorthair 5
Shepherd Dog - German 5
Beagle 4
Dog (unknown) 3
Terrier - Boston 3
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 3
Terrier - Bull - Staffordshire 2
Schipperke 2
Most Reported Reactions
Diarrhoea 13
Lack of efficacy - NOS 10
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 10
Anorexia 9
Vomiting 9
Not eating 8
Limb weakness 7
Urinary tract infection 6
Decreased appetite 6
Bloody diarrhoea 6
Weight loss 6
Weakness 5
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
31 (41.3%)
Outcome Unknown
21 (28.0%)
Recovered/Normal
15 (20.0%)
Euthanized
5 (6.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (2.7%)
Died
1 (1.3%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.