Total Reports
202
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 202 reports on file
American Curl Shorthair - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for American Curl Shorthair (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among cat breeds, American Curl Shorthair is #183 by FDA report volume; 3.5% of its 202 reports (7) were death-coded.
- #183
- most-reported cat breed
- 3.5%
- death-coded report share
- 55
- Application site hair loss - top reaction
- 7.2 yr
- average age at report
Higher volume usually means a more popular breed, not a riskier one, compare against how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
7
of 202 reports
Death Rate
3.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
7.2 yr
5.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
American Curl Shorthair death-coded reports 3.5%
Cross-breed median
3.5% of 202 american curl shorthair 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: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Application site hair loss 55
Vomiting 27
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 15
Application site alopecia 14
Application site scab 14
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 14
Anorexia 12
Diarrhoea 12
Most Referenced Drugs
Selamectin;Sarolaner 97
Frunevetmab 38
Selamectin 27
Cefovecin 24
Maropitant Citrate 12
Oclacitinib Maleate 5
Gabapentin 5
Lysine 4
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
79 (39.1%)
Ongoing
78 (38.6%)
Recovered/Normal
37 (18.3%)
Died
4 (2.0%)
Euthanized
3 (1.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (0.5%)
Gender Distribution
Male 107 (53.0%)
Female 90 (44.6%)
Unknown 4 (2.0%)
Mixed 1 (0.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 11 | |
| 2017 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 16 | |
| 2020 | 8 | |
| 2021 | 12 | |
| 2022 | 26 | |
| 2023 | 30 | |
| 2024 | 57 | |
| 2025 | 32 | |
American Curl Shorthair Pet Health Insights
American Curl Shorthair accounts for 202 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #183 by volume among cat breeds, with 7 reports (3.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 7.2 years, average weight 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Application site hair loss (55), Vomiting (27), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) (15). Most-referenced drug: Selamectin;Sarolaner (97 reports), followed by Frunevetmab (38) and Selamectin (27).
Outcome coding on 202 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (39.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,025 across 12 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve American Curl Shorthair? ▼
There are 202 adverse event reports involving American Curl Shorthair in the FDA database, with 7 reports involving death (3.5% death rate). American Curl Shorthair ranks #183 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for American Curl Shorthair? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for American Curl Shorthair are Application site hair loss (55 reports), Vomiting (27 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) (15 reports), Application site alopecia (14 reports), Application site scab (14 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with American Curl Shorthair adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in American Curl Shorthair adverse event reports are Selamectin;Sarolaner (97 reports), Frunevetmab (38 reports), Selamectin (27 reports), Cefovecin (24 reports), Maropitant Citrate (12 reports).
What is the average age of American Curl Shorthair in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of American Curl Shorthair at the time of adverse event reports is 7.2 years, with an average weight of 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean American Curl Shorthair 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 American Curl Shorthair 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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