586 Reported Cat and Dog Deaths post-Zorbium use*

Welcome to our dedicated space focused on the growing crisis surrounding Zorbium - a highly potent opioid (buprenorphine) approved by the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) on January 20, 2022. This long acting, four-day drug has since been linked to a disturbing rise in cat - and even dog - deaths, raising urgent concerns for the safety of pets and even humans. 

Zorbium is not just another form of buprenorphine.

Its single dose is up to 6,500% more potent than other buprenorphine-based veterinary drugs on the market. Approved exclusively for post-operative pain management in cats, Zorbium was tested on just 106 young, healthy cats - all under the age of five and with no pre-existing conditions. That limited trial formed the entire basis for its FDA CVM approval.

The manufacturer claims Zorbium dries within 30 minutes of being applied to a cat's fur in between shoulder blades. But independent lab studies have shown it can remain wet for up to 24 hours - dramatically increasing the risk of accidental exposure once the animal is back home.

Zorbium carries a Black Box warning and can be fatal to children if the application site is touched, kissed, or licked.  

Yet, most veterinarians never mention the drug by name, let alone explain its dangers, the known mortality rate, how to counteract it with Narcan/Naloxone, that it is not safe to combine it with Gabapentin, or that it even carries a Black Box label.

And what you pay?

Veterinary clinics typically mark up Zorbium by 500-700%.

This platform serves equally for pet owners and veterinary professionals, the latter of whom are particularly urged to engage with the information provided. Despite the increasing number of Zorbium-related fatalities reported, there remains a concerning gap in awareness, training and acknowledgment within the veterinary community. It's crucial that professionals access and research case details on resources like open.fda.gov to become better informed and equipped to address this crisis.

Through reporting and honoring animal lives lost to Zorbium deaths, we aim to raise awareness, share impactful stories, and offer resources for prevention and support. Every story shared here echoes a common theme: the profound disbelief and denial among some veterinarians regarding the lethal risks of Zorbium, despite the heartbreaking evidence presented to them by cat owners.

 While we provide a platform for community support and valuable information, it's important to note that ZorbiumDeaths.com does not offer legal or medical advice. Our content is strictly for informational purposes, emphasizing factual accuracy sourced from verified accounts of those affected by Zorbium and government databases such as open.fda.gov. 

Our mission extends beyond sharing tales of loss; it is a call to action for both cat owners and vet professionals. It's time to  break through the silence, the misinformation, and the disbelief that often arrives only after tragedy. 

Every vet professional’s informed stance, and every cat owner's voice, has the power to save lives.