Zinc

14 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

2860.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Zinc

Administration Routes

UnknownOralOther

Species Affected

Dog 11

Human 1

Cat 1

Cattle 1

Most Affected Breeds

Crossbred Canine/dog 2

Siberian Husky 2

Hound (unspecified) 2

Terrier - Bull - Staffordshire 1

Unknown 1

Catahoula Leopard Dog 1

Domestic Longhair 1

Holstein-Friesian also known as Holstein 1

Terrier - West Highland White 1

Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane 1

Most Reported Reactions

Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) 3

Death by euthanasia 3

Vomiting 2

Anorexia 2

Lameness 2

Loose stool 2

Weight loss 2

Diarrhoea 2

Soft stool 2

Elevated liver enzymes 1

Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 1

Burning sensation of the throat 1

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

5 (33.3%)

Recovered/Normal

4 (26.7%)

Euthanized

3 (20.0%)

Outcome Unknown

2 (13.3%)

Died

1 (6.7%)

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