Total Reports
5
FDA CVM filings
Hamster /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 5 reports on file
Hamster (unknown) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Hamster (unknown) (Hamster) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 5 reports on file, Hamster (unknown) sits at #498 among hamster breeds by volume; death-coded share is 40.0% (2 reports).
- #498
- most-reported hamster breed
- 40.0%
- death-coded report share
- 2
- Death - top reaction
- 0.9 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
2
of 5 reports
Death Rate
40.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
0.9 yr
0.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Hamster (unknown) death-coded reports 40.0%
Cross-breed median
40.0% of 5 hamster (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: 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 2
Vaginal discharge 2
Application site bleeding 1
Nasal discharge 1
Head tilt - neurological disorder 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Selamectin 2
Silver Sulfadiazine 1
Device: Animal Care (Bowls, Crates, Etc) 1
Enrofloxacin 1
Outcome Breakdown
Died
2 (40.0%)
Outcome Unknown
2 (40.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (20.0%)
Gender Distribution
Female 4 (80.0%)
Unknown 1 (20.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
Hamster (unknown) Pet Health Insights
Hamster (unknown) accounts for 5 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #498 by volume among hamster breeds, with 2 reports (40.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 0.9 years, average weight 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (2), Vaginal discharge (2), Application site bleeding (1). Most-referenced drug: Selamectin (2 reports), followed by Silver Sulfadiazine (1) and Device: Animal Care (Bowls, Crates, Etc) (1).
Outcome coding on 5 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (40.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,015-2,022 across 4 years on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Hamster (unknown)? ▼
There are 5 adverse event reports involving Hamster (unknown) in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (40.0% death rate). Hamster (unknown) ranks #498 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Hamster (unknown)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Hamster (unknown) are Death (2 reports), Vaginal discharge (2 reports), Application site bleeding (1 reports), Nasal discharge (1 reports), Head tilt - neurological disorder (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Hamster (unknown) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Hamster (unknown) adverse event reports are Selamectin (2 reports), Silver Sulfadiazine (1 reports), Device: Animal Care (Bowls, Crates, Etc) (1 reports), Enrofloxacin (1 reports).
What is the average age of Hamster (unknown) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Hamster (unknown) at the time of adverse event reports is 0.9 years, with an average weight of 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Hamster (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 Hamster (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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