Pentobarbital

39 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.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

6670.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Pentobarbital

Administration Routes

IntravenousUnknownOralOtherOphthalmicIntracardiac

Species Affected

Dog 16

Unknown 9

Horse 6

Cat 4

Other 2

Human 1

Mouse 1

Most Affected Breeds

Unknown 16

Dog (unknown) 7

Horse (unknown) 3

Cat (unknown) 3

Retriever - Labrador 2

Quarter Horse 2

Mixed (Horse) 1

Mixed (Dog) 1

Mixed (Cat) 1

Akita 1

Most Reported Reactions

INEFFECTIVE, EUTHANASIA 15

Uncoded sign 8

Vials, Leaking 7

Lack of efficacy - NOS 7

Seal, Abnormal 4

Accidental exposure 2

Potency, Low 2

Agitation 2

Injection site pain 2

Injection site irritation 2

Vascular disorder NOS (see also endocarditis) 2

Necropsy performed 2

Outcome Breakdown

Euthanized

16 (61.5%)

Died

10 (38.5%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.