Total Reports
42
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 42 reports on file
Balinese - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Balinese (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Balinese's FDA record: #284 most-reported cat breed, 42 total reports, 9.5% death-coded (4 reports).
- #284
- most-reported cat breed
- 9.5%
- death-coded report share
- 5
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.7 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
4
of 42 reports
Death Rate
9.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.7 yr
4.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Balinese death-coded reports 9.5%
Cross-breed median
9.5% of 42 balinese 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: 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 5
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 4
Application site hair loss 4
Death 3
Behavioural disorder NOS 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Spinosad 7
Selamectin;Sarolaner 6
Selamectin 4
Maropitant Citrate 3
Fluralaner Spot-On Solution 3
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
14 (35.0%)
Recovered/Normal
13 (32.5%)
Outcome Unknown
9 (22.5%)
Died
4 (10.0%)
Gender Distribution
Male 22 (52.4%)
Female 18 (42.9%)
Unknown 2 (4.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Balinese Pet Health Insights
Balinese accounts for 42 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #284 by volume among cat breeds, with 4 reports (9.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.7 years, average weight 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (5), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (4), Application site hair loss (4). Most-referenced drug: Spinosad (7 reports), followed by Selamectin;Sarolaner (6) and Selamectin (4).
Outcome coding on 40 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (35.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 15 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Balinese? ▼
There are 42 adverse event reports involving Balinese in the FDA database, with 4 reports involving death (9.5% death rate). Balinese ranks #284 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Balinese? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Balinese are Vomiting (5 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (4 reports), Application site hair loss (4 reports), Death (3 reports), Behavioural disorder NOS (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Balinese adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Balinese adverse event reports are Spinosad (7 reports), Selamectin;Sarolaner (6 reports), Selamectin (4 reports), Maropitant Citrate (3 reports), Fluralaner Spot-On Solution (3 reports).
What is the average age of Balinese in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Balinese at the time of adverse event reports is 6.7 years, with an average weight of 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Balinese 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 Balinese 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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