Reporting Adverse Events: Zorbium and Your Cat

If your pet has experienced adverse effects after being administered Zorbium, it’s crucial to report these incidents. Your report can help build a more comprehensive understanding of the drug’s effects and potentially prevent harm to other animals.

Where to Report:

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
    – Download the form here:FDA_1932a-Dynamic-9-2023-2.pdf
  • Or from FDA Download
    – Use Form FDA 1932a for veterinary adverse events
    – Include as much detail as possible about the incident
    Note: You must download (as described below) and save the blank form to your computer BEFORE filling out the form. DO NOT OPEN THE FORM IN YOUR BROWSER.1. Right-click the 1932a electronic form link above.
    2. Click your browser’s Save option. On most browsers, this is the Save Link As option, but on other browsers this may be Save Target As or Download Linked File and save the file to your computer.
    3. Open the file.
    4. Complete the fillable form.
    5. Save the completed version to your computer.
    6. Email the completed form to CVM1932a@fda.hhs.gov.
  • Your Veterinarian:
    – Inform your vet about any adverse reactions
    – Ask them to document the incident in your pet’s medical record
    – Request that they report the event to the drug manufacturer and the FDA
  • Drug Manufacturer (Elanco):
    – Contact Elanco directly to report adverse events

What to Include in Your Report:
– Pet’s species, breed, age, and weight
– Dose of Zorbium administered if known
– Reason for administration
– Date and time of administration
– Detailed description of adverse effects
– Any other medications your pet was taking
– Outcome (recovery, ongoing issues, death)

Why Reporting Matters
Your report can:
– Help identify patterns of adverse reactions
– Contribute to potential changes in drug labeling or usage guidelines
– Assist in improving pet safety
– Support ongoing research into Zorbium’s effects
We document and post FDA’s reports quarterly.  The FDA is 6 to 9 months behind in reporting, however.

Remember: Reporting an adverse event doesn’t automatically mean the drug caused the reaction, but it helps create a more complete safety profile for Zorbium.

Additional Resources:
Should you decide to file a complaint against the veterinarian this link will point you in the direction for your state:
American Association of Veterinary State Boards
In New York, complaints are filed with the Department of Education