Total Reports
6
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 6 reports on file
American Wirehair - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for American Wirehair (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
American Wirehair's FDA record: #476 most-reported cat breed, 6 total reports, 0.0% death-coded (0 reports).
- #476
- most-reported cat breed
- 0.0%
- death-coded report share
- 2
- Diarrhoea - top reaction
- 5.6 yr
- average age at report
Report counts track breed popularity and reporting activity, not real-world risk, read this alongside how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
0
of 6 reports
Death Rate
0.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.6 yr
4.7 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
American Wirehair death-coded reports 0.0%
Cross-breed median
0.0% of 6 american wirehair 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: 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Diarrhoea 2
Other abnormal test result NOS 2
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 2
Abdominal pain 1
Ataxia 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Selamectin 3
Cefovecin 2
Emodepside + Praziquantel 1
Vetalog 1
Convenia 1
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
4 (66.7%)
Ongoing
2 (33.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 4 (66.7%)
Female 2 (33.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
American Wirehair Pet Health Insights
American Wirehair accounts for 6 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #476 by volume among cat breeds, with 0 reports (0.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.6 years, average weight 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs).
Top reported signs: Diarrhoea (2), Other abnormal test result NOS (2), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) (2). Most-referenced drug: Selamectin (3 reports), followed by Cefovecin (2) and Emodepside + Praziquantel (1).
Outcome coding on 6 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (66.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,013-2,025 across 6 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve American Wirehair? ▼
There are 6 adverse event reports involving American Wirehair in the FDA database, with 0 reports involving death (0.0% death rate). American Wirehair ranks #476 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for American Wirehair? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for American Wirehair are Diarrhoea (2 reports), Other abnormal test result NOS (2 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) (2 reports), Abdominal pain (1 reports), Ataxia (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with American Wirehair adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in American Wirehair adverse event reports are Selamectin (3 reports), Cefovecin (2 reports), Emodepside + Praziquantel (1 reports), Vetalog (1 reports), Convenia (1 reports).
What is the average age of American Wirehair in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of American Wirehair at the time of adverse event reports is 5.6 years, with an average weight of 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean American Wirehair 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 Wirehair 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.
Compare a breed's report volume against how common the breed is before drawing conclusions. See our methodology for how death rate and rankings are computed.
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