Total Reports
646
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 646 reports on file
Bengal - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Bengal (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Bengal's FDA record: #124 most-reported cat breed, 646 total reports, 4.8% death-coded (31 reports).
- #124
- most-reported cat breed
- 4.8%
- death-coded report share
- 102
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.9 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
31
of 646 reports
Death Rate
4.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.9 yr
4.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Bengal death-coded reports 4.8%
Cross-breed median
4.8% of 646 bengal 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: 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 102
Application site hair loss 83
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 75
Application site alopecia 68
Diarrhoea 50
Anorexia 44
Behavioural disorder NOS 31
Weight loss 31
Most Referenced Drugs
Selamectin 125
Fluralaner Spot-On Solution 65
Selamectin;Sarolaner 50
Spinosad 49
Cefovecin 40
Frunevetmab 40
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 36
Emodepside + Praziquantel 29
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
221 (36.3%)
Ongoing
204 (33.6%)
Recovered/Normal
147 (24.2%)
Died
17 (2.8%)
Euthanized
14 (2.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
5 (0.8%)
Gender Distribution
Male 363 (56.2%)
Female 262 (40.6%)
Unknown 15 (2.3%)
Mixed 6 (0.9%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18 | |
| 2011 | 23 | |
| 2012 | 23 | |
| 2013 | 32 | |
| 2014 | 40 | |
| 2015 | 41 | |
| 2016 | 40 | |
| 2017 | 35 | |
| 2018 | 43 | |
| 2019 | 67 | |
| 2020 | 33 | |
| 2021 | 46 | |
| 2022 | 37 | |
| 2023 | 46 | |
| 2024 | 84 | |
| 2025 | 38 | |
Bengal Pet Health Insights
Bengal accounts for 646 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #124 by volume among cat breeds, with 31 reports (4.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.9 years, average weight 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (102), Application site hair loss (83), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (75). Most-referenced drug: Selamectin (125 reports), followed by Fluralaner Spot-On Solution (65) and Selamectin;Sarolaner (50).
Outcome coding on 608 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (36.3%). 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 Bengal? ▼
There are 646 adverse event reports involving Bengal in the FDA database, with 31 reports involving death (4.8% death rate). Bengal ranks #124 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Bengal? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Bengal are Vomiting (102 reports), Application site hair loss (83 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (75 reports), Application site alopecia (68 reports), Diarrhoea (50 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Bengal adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Bengal adverse event reports are Selamectin (125 reports), Fluralaner Spot-On Solution (65 reports), Selamectin;Sarolaner (50 reports), Spinosad (49 reports), Cefovecin (40 reports).
What is the average age of Bengal in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Bengal at the time of adverse event reports is 5.9 years, with an average weight of 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Bengal 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 Bengal 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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