Saline Solution

13 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

770.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Saline Solution

Administration Routes

UnknownTopicalSubcutaneousAuricular (Otic)Intravenous

Species Affected

Dog 12

Cat 1

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Golden 3

Pit Bull 2

Mixed (Dog) 1

Pug 1

Spaniel - Cocker American 1

Japanese Chin (Spaniel) 1

Mastiff 1

Domestic Mediumhair 1

Schnauzer - Miniature 1

Dog (unknown) 1

Most Reported Reactions

Ataxia 5

Anorexia 4

Nystagmus 3

Head tilt - ear disorder 3

Tympanic rupture 3

Other abnormal test result NOS 2

Corneal ulcer 2

Conjunctivitis 2

Hearing decreased 2

Vestibular disorder NOS 2

Injection site swelling 2

Injection site necrosis 2

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

7 (53.8%)

Recovered/Normal

3 (23.1%)

Ongoing

2 (15.4%)

Euthanized

1 (7.7%)

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