Total Reports
12
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 12 reports on file
Exotic - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Exotic (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 12 reports on file, Exotic sits at #424 among cat breeds by volume; death-coded share is 8.3% (1 reports).
- #424
- most-reported cat breed
- 8.3%
- death-coded report share
- 3
- Behavioural disorder NOS - top reaction
- 7.7 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
1
of 12 reports
Death Rate
8.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
7.7 yr
4.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Exotic death-coded reports 8.3%
Cross-breed median
8.3% of 12 exotic 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: 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Behavioural disorder NOS 3
Ataxia 3
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 2
Hyperglycaemia 2
Dilated pupils 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Lotilaner 3
Buprenorphine 2
Eprinomectin + Esafoxolaner + Praziquantel 2
Immunotherapy 2
Cetirizine 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
5 (41.7%)
Ongoing
4 (33.3%)
Recovered/Normal
2 (16.7%)
Euthanized
1 (8.3%)
Gender Distribution
Female 7 (58.3%)
Male 5 (41.7%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
Exotic Pet Health Insights
Exotic accounts for 12 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #424 by volume among cat breeds, with 1 reports (8.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 7.7 years, average weight 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Behavioural disorder NOS (3), Ataxia (3), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) (2). Most-referenced drug: Lotilaner (3 reports), followed by Buprenorphine (2) and Eprinomectin + Esafoxolaner + Praziquantel (2).
Outcome coding on 12 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (41.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,019-2,025 across 6 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Exotic? ▼
There are 12 adverse event reports involving Exotic in the FDA database, with 1 reports involving death (8.3% death rate). Exotic ranks #424 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Exotic? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Exotic are Behavioural disorder NOS (3 reports), Ataxia (3 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) (2 reports), Hyperglycaemia (2 reports), Dilated pupils (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Exotic adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Exotic adverse event reports are Lotilaner (3 reports), Buprenorphine (2 reports), Eprinomectin + Esafoxolaner + Praziquantel (2 reports), Immunotherapy (2 reports), Cetirizine (2 reports).
What is the average age of Exotic in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Exotic at the time of adverse event reports is 7.7 years, with an average weight of 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Exotic 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 Exotic 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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