Saline

119 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.

119

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

1930.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Saline

Administration Routes

UnknownIntravenousAuricular (Otic)SubcutaneousOphthalmicIntramuscularNasalOtherIntraocularTopical

Species Affected

Dog 66

Cat 37

Cattle 4

Mouse 3

Rabbit 3

Human 3

Cockatiel 1

Other Birds 1

Horse 1

Most Affected Breeds

Domestic Shorthair 24

Retriever - Labrador 8

Unknown 5

Domestic Longhair 4

Spaniel - Cocker American 4

Maltese 4

Maine Coon 4

Poodle - Miniature 4

Boxer (German Boxer) 3

Pit Bull 3

Most Reported Reactions

Anorexia 19

Ataxia 19

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 16

Tympanic rupture 14

Vomiting 13

Head shake - ear disorder 13

Deafness 13

Lack of efficacy - NOS 12

Behavioural disorder NOS 12

Head tilt - ear disorder 12

Ear discharge 12

Nystagmus 12

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

55 (45.1%)

Recovered/Normal

29 (23.8%)

Euthanized

12 (9.8%)

Ongoing

11 (9.0%)

Died

11 (9.0%)

Recovered with Sequela

4 (3.3%)

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