Total Reports
155
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 155 reports on file
Burmese - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Burmese (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among cat breeds, Burmese is #201 by FDA report volume; 11.0% of its 155 reports (17) were death-coded.
- #201
- most-reported cat breed
- 11.0%
- death-coded report share
- 19
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 8.8 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
17
of 155 reports
Death Rate
11.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
8.8 yr
4.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Burmese death-coded reports 11.0%
Cross-breed median
11.0% of 155 burmese 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: 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 19
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 18
Anorexia 14
Ataxia 11
Death 10
Application site alopecia 9
Diarrhoea 9
Emesis 9
Most Referenced Drugs
Spinosad 19
Selamectin 18
Cefovecin 15
Frunevetmab 9
Buprenorphine 8
Selamectin;Sarolaner 8
Propofol 7
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 7
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
54 (38.6%)
Outcome Unknown
34 (24.3%)
Ongoing
33 (23.6%)
Died
11 (7.9%)
Euthanized
6 (4.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (1.4%)
Gender Distribution
Male 89 (57.4%)
Female 62 (40.0%)
Unknown 4 (2.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 | |
| 2011 | 10 | |
| 2012 | 14 | |
| 2013 | 10 | |
| 2014 | 12 | |
| 2015 | 9 | |
| 2016 | 11 | |
| 2017 | 12 | |
| 2018 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 7 | |
| 2021 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 17 | |
| 2025 | 7 | |
Burmese Pet Health Insights
Burmese accounts for 155 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #201 by volume among cat breeds, with 17 reports (11.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 8.8 years, average weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (19), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (18), Anorexia (14). Most-referenced drug: Spinosad (19 reports), followed by Selamectin (18) and Cefovecin (15).
Outcome coding on 140 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (38.6%). 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 Burmese? ▼
There are 155 adverse event reports involving Burmese in the FDA database, with 17 reports involving death (11.0% death rate). Burmese ranks #201 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Burmese? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Burmese are Vomiting (19 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (18 reports), Anorexia (14 reports), Ataxia (11 reports), Death (10 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Burmese adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Burmese adverse event reports are Spinosad (19 reports), Selamectin (18 reports), Cefovecin (15 reports), Frunevetmab (9 reports), Buprenorphine (8 reports).
What is the average age of Burmese in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Burmese at the time of adverse event reports is 8.8 years, with an average weight of 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Burmese 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 Burmese 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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