Sedative (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
27
Deaths Reported
1370.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Sedative (Unknown)
Administration Routes
UnknownIntramuscularOralParenteralIntravenousAuricular (Otic)
Species Affected
Cat 114
Dog 83
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 68
Cat (unknown) 14
Retriever - Labrador 13
Domestic Mediumhair 11
Domestic Longhair 8
Dog (unknown) 6
Shepherd Dog - German 6
Shih Tzu 6
Pit Bull 5
Crossbred Canine/dog 4
Most Reported Reactions
Not eating 27
Vomiting 25
Diarrhoea 19
Behavioural disorder NOS 18
Lack of efficacy - NOS 18
Anorexia 15
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 14
Death 13
Decreased appetite 13
Death by euthanasia 13
Weight loss 12
Ataxia 12
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
65 (33.0%)
Ongoing
58 (29.4%)
Recovered/Normal
46 (23.4%)
Euthanized
14 (7.1%)
Died
13 (6.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (0.5%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.