Total Reports
50
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 50 reports on file
European - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for European (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 50 reports on file, European sits at #274 among cat breeds by volume; death-coded share is 12.0% (6 reports).
- #274
- most-reported cat breed
- 12.0%
- death-coded report share
- 9
- Ataxia - top reaction
- 5.3 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
6
of 50 reports
Death Rate
12.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.3 yr
4.3 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
European death-coded reports 12.0%
Cross-breed median
12.0% of 50 european 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
Ataxia 9
Anorexia 8
Emesis 5
Vomiting 5
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 5
Most Referenced Drugs
Isoflurane 9
Selamectin 7
Spinosad 5
Insulin Injectable Vial 5
Ivermectin 4
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
19 (38.0%)
Recovered/Normal
19 (38.0%)
Ongoing
5 (10.0%)
Died
5 (10.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (2.0%)
Euthanized
1 (2.0%)
Gender Distribution
Female 23 (46.0%)
Male 20 (40.0%)
Unknown 6 (12.0%)
Mixed 1 (2.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 7 | |
| 2016 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
European Pet Health Insights
European accounts for 50 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #274 by volume among cat breeds, with 6 reports (12.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.3 years, average weight 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Ataxia (9), Anorexia (8), Emesis (5). Most-referenced drug: Isoflurane (9 reports), followed by Selamectin (7) and Spinosad (5).
Outcome coding on 50 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (38.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 14 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve European? ▼
There are 50 adverse event reports involving European in the FDA database, with 6 reports involving death (12.0% death rate). European ranks #274 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for European? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for European are Ataxia (9 reports), Anorexia (8 reports), Emesis (5 reports), Vomiting (5 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) (5 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with European adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in European adverse event reports are Isoflurane (9 reports), Selamectin (7 reports), Spinosad (5 reports), Insulin Injectable Vial (5 reports), Ivermectin (4 reports).
What is the average age of European in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of European at the time of adverse event reports is 5.3 years, with an average weight of 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean European 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 European 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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