Total Reports
14
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 14 reports on file
Havana Brown - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Havana Brown (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among cat breeds, Havana Brown is #399 by FDA report volume; 28.6% of its 14 reports (4) were death-coded.
- #399
- most-reported cat breed
- 28.6%
- death-coded report share
- 4
- Anorexia - top reaction
- 7.2 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
4
of 14 reports
Death Rate
28.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
7.2 yr
4.3 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Havana Brown death-coded reports 28.6%
Cross-breed median
28.6% of 14 havana brown 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
Anorexia 4
Foaming at the mouth 4
Death 3
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 3
Not sleeping 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Cefovecin 3
Fluralaner Spot-On Solution 3
Selamectin 2
Robenacoxib 2
Buprenorphine 2
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
7 (50.0%)
Outcome Unknown
3 (21.4%)
Died
3 (21.4%)
Euthanized
1 (7.1%)
Gender Distribution
Female 11 (78.6%)
Male 3 (21.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
Havana Brown Pet Health Insights
Havana Brown accounts for 14 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #399 by volume among cat breeds, with 4 reports (28.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 7.2 years, average weight 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Anorexia (4), Foaming at the mouth (4), Death (3). Most-referenced drug: Cefovecin (3 reports), followed by Fluralaner Spot-On Solution (3) and Selamectin (2).
Outcome coding on 14 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (50.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,024 across 9 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Havana Brown? ▼
There are 14 adverse event reports involving Havana Brown in the FDA database, with 4 reports involving death (28.6% death rate). Havana Brown ranks #399 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Havana Brown? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Havana Brown are Anorexia (4 reports), Foaming at the mouth (4 reports), Death (3 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (3 reports), Not sleeping (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Havana Brown adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Havana Brown adverse event reports are Cefovecin (3 reports), Fluralaner Spot-On Solution (3 reports), Selamectin (2 reports), Robenacoxib (2 reports), Buprenorphine (2 reports).
What is the average age of Havana Brown in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Havana Brown at the time of adverse event reports is 7.2 years, with an average weight of 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Havana Brown 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 Havana Brown 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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