Total Reports
7
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 7 reports on file
British Blue - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for British Blue (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
British Blue ranks #467 by report volume among cat breeds - 1 of 7 reports (14.3%) recorded a death outcome.
- #467
- most-reported cat breed
- 14.3%
- death-coded report share
- 2
- Inappropriate urination - top reaction
- 10.1 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
1
of 7 reports
Death Rate
14.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
10.1 yr
4.3 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
British Blue death-coded reports 14.3%
Cross-breed median
14.3% of 7 british blue 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: 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Inappropriate urination 2
Hiding 2
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 2
Application site hair loss 1
Urine abnormalities NOS 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Fluralaner Spot-On Solution 2
Selamectin 1
Robenacoxib 1
Selamectin;Sarolaner 1
Maropitant Citrate 1
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
4 (57.1%)
Outcome Unknown
2 (28.6%)
Died
1 (14.3%)
Gender Distribution
Female 4 (57.1%)
Male 3 (42.9%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 2 | |
British Blue Pet Health Insights
British Blue accounts for 7 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #467 by volume among cat breeds, with 1 reports (14.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 10.1 years, average weight 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Inappropriate urination (2), Hiding (2), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (2). Most-referenced drug: Fluralaner Spot-On Solution (2 reports), followed by Selamectin (1) and Robenacoxib (1).
Outcome coding on 7 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (57.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,015-2,025 across 5 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve British Blue? ▼
There are 7 adverse event reports involving British Blue in the FDA database, with 1 reports involving death (14.3% death rate). British Blue ranks #467 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for British Blue? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for British Blue are Inappropriate urination (2 reports), Hiding (2 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (2 reports), Application site hair loss (1 reports), Urine abnormalities NOS (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with British Blue adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in British Blue adverse event reports are Fluralaner Spot-On Solution (2 reports), Selamectin (1 reports), Robenacoxib (1 reports), Selamectin;Sarolaner (1 reports), Maropitant Citrate (1 reports).
What is the average age of British Blue in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of British Blue at the time of adverse event reports is 10.1 years, with an average weight of 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean British Blue 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 British Blue 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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