Total Reports
18
FDA CVM filings
Fish /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 18 reports on file
Fish (unknown) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Fish (unknown) (Fish) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 18 reports on file, Fish (unknown) sits at #370 among fish breeds by volume; death-coded share is 55.6% (10 reports).
- #370
- most-reported fish breed
- 55.6%
- death-coded report share
- 8
- Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS - top reaction
- 8.4 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
10
of 18 reports
Death Rate
55.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
8.4 yr
0.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Fish (unknown) death-coded reports 55.6%
Cross-breed median
55.6% of 18 fish (unknown) 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: 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 8
Death 5
Anorexia 2
Skin slough 2
Skin lesion NOS 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Florfenicol 16
Isoflurane 1
Outcome Breakdown
Died
10 (100.0%)
Gender Distribution
Unknown 13 (72.2%)
Mixed 3 (16.7%)
Male 1 (5.6%)
Female 1 (5.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 | |
| 2012 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Fish (unknown) Pet Health Insights
Fish (unknown) accounts for 18 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #370 by volume among fish breeds, with 10 reports (55.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 8.4 years, average weight 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (8), Death (5), Anorexia (2). Most-referenced drug: Florfenicol (16 reports), followed by Isoflurane (1).
Outcome coding on 10 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (100.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 4 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Fish (unknown)? ▼
There are 18 adverse event reports involving Fish (unknown) in the FDA database, with 10 reports involving death (55.6% death rate). Fish (unknown) ranks #370 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Fish (unknown)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Fish (unknown) are Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (8 reports), Death (5 reports), Anorexia (2 reports), Skin slough (2 reports), Skin lesion NOS (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Fish (unknown) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Fish (unknown) adverse event reports are Florfenicol (16 reports), Isoflurane (1 reports).
What is the average age of Fish (unknown) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Fish (unknown) at the time of adverse event reports is 8.4 years, with an average weight of 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Fish (unknown) 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 Fish (unknown) 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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