Total Reports
64
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 64 reports on file
Birman (Sacred Birman) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Birman (Sacred Birman) (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Birman (Sacred Birman) ranks #257 by report volume among cat breeds - 2 of 64 reports (3.1%) recorded a death outcome.
- #257
- most-reported cat breed
- 3.1%
- death-coded report share
- 9
- Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') - top reaction
- 8.6 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
2
of 64 reports
Death Rate
3.1%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
8.6 yr
3.9 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Birman (Sacred Birman) death-coded reports 3.1%
Cross-breed median
3.1% of 64 birman (sacred birman) 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: 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 9
Vomiting 7
Anorexia 7
Diarrhoea 6
Lack of efficacy - NOS 6
Most Referenced Drugs
Spinosad 10
Selamectin 6
Fluralaner Spot-On Solution 5
Selamectin;Sarolaner 5
Frunevetmab 5
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
26 (41.9%)
Outcome Unknown
21 (33.9%)
Ongoing
12 (19.4%)
Euthanized
2 (3.2%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (1.6%)
Gender Distribution
Female 35 (54.7%)
Male 25 (39.1%)
Unknown 3 (4.7%)
Mixed 1 (1.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 10 | |
| 2016 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 6 | |
| 2020 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 4 | |
Birman (Sacred Birman) Pet Health Insights
Birman (Sacred Birman) accounts for 64 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #257 by volume among cat breeds, with 2 reports (3.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 8.6 years, average weight 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (9), Vomiting (7), Anorexia (7). Most-referenced drug: Spinosad (10 reports), followed by Selamectin (6) and Fluralaner Spot-On Solution (5).
Outcome coding on 62 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (41.9%). 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 Birman (Sacred Birman)? ▼
There are 64 adverse event reports involving Birman (Sacred Birman) in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (3.1% death rate). Birman (Sacred Birman) ranks #257 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Birman (Sacred Birman)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Birman (Sacred Birman) are Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (9 reports), Vomiting (7 reports), Anorexia (7 reports), Diarrhoea (6 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (6 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Birman (Sacred Birman) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Birman (Sacred Birman) adverse event reports are Spinosad (10 reports), Selamectin (6 reports), Fluralaner Spot-On Solution (5 reports), Selamectin;Sarolaner (5 reports), Frunevetmab (5 reports).
What is the average age of Birman (Sacred Birman) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Birman (Sacred Birman) at the time of adverse event reports is 8.6 years, with an average weight of 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Birman (Sacred Birman) 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 Birman (Sacred Birman) 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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