Steroid (Unknown)
410 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.
410
Total Reports
36
Deaths Reported
880.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Steroid (Unknown)
Administration Routes
UnknownOralParenteralSubcutaneousTopicalRespiratory (Inhalation)Auricular (Otic)OphthalmicIntraocularIntra-Articular
Species Affected
Dog 293
Cat 113
Human 3
Cattle 1
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 58
Dog (unknown) 18
Shepherd Dog - German 17
Chihuahua 16
Retriever - Labrador 16
Cat (unknown) 14
Pit Bull 13
Terrier - Yorkshire 12
Beagle 12
Domestic Longhair 12
Most Reported Reactions
Emesis 68
Vomiting 68
Lack of efficacy - NOS 48
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 41
Diarrhoea 37
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 33
Weight loss 30
Not eating 23
Behavioural disorder NOS 22
Seizure NOS 19
Decreased appetite 19
Death 18
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
137 (33.4%)
Recovered/Normal
120 (29.3%)
Ongoing
93 (22.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
24 (5.9%)
Died
18 (4.4%)
Euthanized
18 (4.4%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.