Total Reports
4,619
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 4,619 reports on file
Cat (other) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Cat (other) (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Cat (other)'s FDA record: #42 most-reported cat breed, 4,619 total reports, 9.7% death-coded (448 reports).
- #42
- most-reported cat breed
- 9.7%
- death-coded report share
- 561
- Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea - top reaction
- 7.5 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
448
of 4,619 reports
Death Rate
9.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
7.5 yr
4.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Cat (other) death-coded reports 9.7%
Cross-breed median
9.7% of 4,619 cat (other) 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: 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 561
Application site hair loss 378
Vomiting 373
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 304
Death 297
Lack of efficacy - NOS 236
Application site alopecia 200
Anorexia 199
Behavioural disorder NOS 173
Diarrhoea 163
Seizure NOS 126
Death by euthanasia 126
Decreased appetite 124
Not eating 121
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 115
Most Referenced Drugs
Selamectin;Sarolaner 1,299
Selamectin 1,097
Frunevetmab 802
Cefovecin 419
Maropitant Citrate 200
Buprenorphine 180
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride 129
Butorphanol 69
Amoxicillin Trihydrate;Clavulanate Potassium ( K-Clavulanate) 66
Methylprednisolone Acetate 65
Ketamine 64
Isoflurane 63
Fluralaner Spot-On Solution 58
Oclacitinib Maleate 52
Sarolaner 49
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
2,633 (56.7%)
Ongoing
978 (21.1%)
Recovered/Normal
580 (12.5%)
Died
316 (6.8%)
Euthanized
135 (2.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
4 (0.1%)
Gender Distribution
Unknown 2,238 (48.5%)
Male 1,194 (25.8%)
Female 1,053 (22.8%)
Mixed 134 (2.9%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 10 | |
| 2015 | 115 | |
| 2016 | 319 | |
| 2017 | 287 | |
| 2018 | 321 | |
| 2019 | 456 | |
| 2020 | 467 | |
| 2021 | 445 | |
| 2022 | 452 | |
| 2023 | 724 | |
| 2024 | 704 | |
| 2025 | 313 | |
Cat (other) Pet Health Insights
Cat (other) accounts for 4,619 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #42 by volume among cat breeds, with 448 reports (9.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 7.5 years, average weight 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (561), Application site hair loss (378), Vomiting (373). Most-referenced drug: Selamectin;Sarolaner (1,299 reports), followed by Selamectin (1,097) and Frunevetmab (802).
Outcome coding on 4,646 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (56.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,025 across 14 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Cat (other)? ▼
There are 4,619 adverse event reports involving Cat (other) in the FDA database, with 448 reports involving death (9.7% death rate). Cat (other) ranks #42 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Cat (other)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Cat (other) are Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (561 reports), Application site hair loss (378 reports), Vomiting (373 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (304 reports), Death (297 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Cat (other) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Cat (other) adverse event reports are Selamectin;Sarolaner (1,299 reports), Selamectin (1,097 reports), Frunevetmab (802 reports), Cefovecin (419 reports), Maropitant Citrate (200 reports).
What is the average age of Cat (other) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Cat (other) at the time of adverse event reports is 7.5 years, with an average weight of 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Cat (other) 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 Cat (other) 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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