Insulin (Unknown)
197 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.
197
Total Reports
14
Deaths Reported
710.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Insulin (Unknown)
Administration Routes
UnknownParenteralSubcutaneousOralIntravenous
Species Affected
Dog 136
Cat 52
Human 9
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 31
Pug 10
Bichon Frise 10
Pinscher - Miniature 9
Unknown 9
Retriever - Labrador 8
Domestic Mediumhair 7
Schnauzer - Miniature 7
Crossbred Canine/dog 6
Terrier - Yorkshire 6
Most Reported Reactions
Emesis 40
Vomiting 30
Lack of efficacy - NOS 26
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 21
Hyperglycaemia 19
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 18
Diarrhoea 16
Weight loss 12
Decreased appetite 11
Death by euthanasia 11
Behavioural disorder NOS 8
Other abnormal test result NOS 8
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
73 (37.1%)
Outcome Unknown
57 (28.9%)
Ongoing
27 (13.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
26 (13.2%)
Euthanized
11 (5.6%)
Died
3 (1.5%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.