Total Reports
5
FDA CVM filings
Fish /
2026 FDA CVM data 5 reports on file official source
Catfish (unspecified) — FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records and label data for Catfish (unspecified) (Fish), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.
Catfish (unspecified) (Fish) has 5 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 0 deaths reported (0.0% death rate) — ranking #493 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (4 cases). The top associated drug is Florfenicol.
Deaths Reported
0
of 5 reports
Death Rate
0.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
N/A
no age data
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Catfish (unspecified) death-coded reports 0.0%
Database median
0.0% of 5 reports involved a death outcome. Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The 12% comparison line is the rough cross-breed median in the FDA CVM database; values above suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 4
Residues in meat/offal 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Florfenicol 4
Lasalocid Sodium 1
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
5 (100.0%)
Gender Distribution
Mixed 3 (60.0%)
Unknown 2 (40.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
Catfish (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Catfish (unspecified) accounts for 5 submitted reports and currently ranks #493 by report volume within the fish population. Of those reports, 0 involved a death outcome — a 0.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. These figures reflect the voluntary reporting pool only and should be read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — all of which shape how many events ever reach the FDA.
The most frequently reported clinical signs for Catfish (unspecified) are Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (4 reports), Residues in meat/offal (1 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Florfenicol appears in 4 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Lasalocid Sodium (1). Counts like these surface which therapeutic classes dominate the reporting stream — useful context when comparing reactions across breeds of the same fish species.
Outcome coding on the 5 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Outcome Unknown (100.0% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,014 to 2,021 reports across the 2 years on file, indicating the reporting trend is shaped as much by awareness cycles as by underlying clinical events. Because FDA adverse event reports describe correlation rather than causation, these numbers are most useful as a signal of where to ask further questions with a veterinarian — not as a standalone risk score for any individual fish.
Understanding Catfish (unspecified) Adverse Event Data
Catfish (unspecified) has 5 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.
A 0.0% death rate is below average in the FDA adverse event database, suggesting reported events tend toward less severe outcomes.
The most frequently referenced drug in adverse reports is Florfenicol, appearing in 4 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Catfish (unspecified).
Other Fish Breeds
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Catfish (unspecified)? ▼
There are 5 adverse event reports involving Catfish (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 0 reports involving death (0.0% death rate). Catfish (unspecified) ranks #493 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Catfish (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Catfish (unspecified) are Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (4 reports), Residues in meat/offal (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Catfish (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Catfish (unspecified) adverse event reports are Florfenicol (4 reports), Lasalocid Sodium (1 reports).
What is the average age of Catfish (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
Age data is not available for Catfish (unspecified) adverse event reports.
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Catfish (unspecified) 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 Catfish (unspecified) 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.
Guides & Resources
Understanding Adverse Events
What FDA reports are and how they are collected
Breed-Specific Risks
Why some breeds appear in more adverse event reports
Pet Medication Safety
Evaluating medication risks using FDA data
Most Reported Medications
Drugs that appear most in adverse event reports
How FDA CVM Tracks Events
The reporting process and database limitations
Related Data Sources
Data Sources & Methodology
Adverse event data sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine via the openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events API. Reports are voluntarily submitted by pet owners, veterinarians, and product manufacturers.
Catfish (unspecified) ranks #493 by total report volume. Death rate (0.0%) reflects the proportion of reports involving death and should not be interpreted as a breed-specific mortality rate. Reporting biases, breed popularity, and veterinary access all influence report counts.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official AKC, AVMA, ACVO, and breed-club veterinary references. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBreed Editorial