Total Reports
193
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 193 reports on file
Abyssinian cat - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Abyssinian cat (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 193 reports on file, Abyssinian cat sits at #185 among cat breeds by volume; death-coded share is 9.8% (19 reports).
- #185
- most-reported cat breed
- 9.8%
- death-coded report share
- 23
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 7.5 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
19
of 193 reports
Death Rate
9.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
7.5 yr
4.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Abyssinian cat death-coded reports 9.8%
Cross-breed median
9.8% of 193 abyssinian cat reports involved a death outcome.
How to read this number
Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness, these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The comparison line marks the cross-breed median death-coded share (about 4.8%) among breeds with 50 or more reports; values above it suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.
Average weight at time of report: 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 23
Anorexia 22
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 21
Other abnormal test result NOS 17
Application site alopecia 15
Weight loss 14
Ataxia 14
Lack of efficacy - NOS 13
Most Referenced Drugs
Selamectin 26
Robenacoxib 20
Frunevetmab 17
Spinosad 16
Buprenorphine 16
Cefovecin 14
Maropitant Citrate 10
Emodepside + Praziquantel 9
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
65 (36.5%)
Outcome Unknown
46 (25.8%)
Recovered/Normal
44 (24.7%)
Euthanized
11 (6.2%)
Died
9 (5.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
3 (1.7%)
Gender Distribution
Female 99 (51.3%)
Male 91 (47.2%)
Unknown 2 (1.0%)
Mixed 1 (0.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 | |
| 2011 | 9 | |
| 2012 | 15 | |
| 2013 | 21 | |
| 2014 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 15 | |
| 2016 | 10 | |
| 2017 | 12 | |
| 2018 | 12 | |
| 2019 | 10 | |
| 2020 | 9 | |
| 2021 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 20 | |
| 2024 | 20 | |
| 2025 | 11 | |
Abyssinian cat Pet Health Insights
Abyssinian cat accounts for 193 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #185 by volume among cat breeds, with 19 reports (9.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 7.5 years, average weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (23), Anorexia (22), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (21). Most-referenced drug: Selamectin (26 reports), followed by Robenacoxib (20) and Frunevetmab (17).
Outcome coding on 178 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (36.5%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Abyssinian cat? ▼
There are 193 adverse event reports involving Abyssinian cat in the FDA database, with 19 reports involving death (9.8% death rate). Abyssinian cat ranks #185 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Abyssinian cat? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Abyssinian cat are Vomiting (23 reports), Anorexia (22 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (21 reports), Other abnormal test result NOS (17 reports), Application site alopecia (15 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Abyssinian cat adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Abyssinian cat adverse event reports are Selamectin (26 reports), Robenacoxib (20 reports), Frunevetmab (17 reports), Spinosad (16 reports), Buprenorphine (16 reports).
What is the average age of Abyssinian cat in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Abyssinian cat at the time of adverse event reports is 7.5 years, with an average weight of 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Abyssinian cat is unhealthy? ▼
No. FDA adverse event reports are voluntarily submitted and do not prove causation. Popular breeds with more veterinary visits tend to have more reports. The data reflects reporting patterns, not actual incidence rates. Always consult a veterinarian for health decisions.
Where does this Abyssinian cat safety data come from? ▼
All data comes from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine's adverse event reporting system. Pet owners, veterinarians, and manufacturers voluntarily submit reports about adverse events potentially linked to animal drugs and other products.
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