Total Reports
621
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 621 reports on file
Himalayan - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Himalayan (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among cat breeds, Himalayan is #126 by FDA report volume; 10.8% of its 621 reports (67) were death-coded.
- #126
- most-reported cat breed
- 10.8%
- death-coded report share
- 94
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 8.6 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
67
of 621 reports
Death Rate
10.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
8.6 yr
4.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Himalayan death-coded reports 10.8%
Cross-breed median
10.8% of 621 himalayan 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: 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 94
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 72
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 65
Anorexia 55
Emesis 44
Diarrhoea 41
Weight loss 39
Death by euthanasia 29
Most Referenced Drugs
Spinosad 98
Selamectin 77
Nitenpyram 58
Fluralaner Spot-On Solution 45
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 42
Cefovecin 33
Frunevetmab 28
Selamectin;Sarolaner 21
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
183 (33.0%)
Outcome Unknown
150 (27.1%)
Ongoing
145 (26.2%)
Died
38 (6.9%)
Euthanized
29 (5.2%)
Recovered with Sequela
9 (1.6%)
Gender Distribution
Male 305 (49.1%)
Female 302 (48.6%)
Unknown 12 (1.9%)
Mixed 2 (0.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49 | |
| 2011 | 27 | |
| 2012 | 40 | |
| 2013 | 74 | |
| 2014 | 51 | |
| 2015 | 42 | |
| 2016 | 44 | |
| 2017 | 46 | |
| 2018 | 33 | |
| 2019 | 34 | |
| 2020 | 19 | |
| 2021 | 27 | |
| 2022 | 25 | |
| 2023 | 48 | |
| 2024 | 38 | |
| 2025 | 24 | |
Himalayan Pet Health Insights
Himalayan accounts for 621 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #126 by volume among cat breeds, with 67 reports (10.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 8.6 years, average weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (94), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (72), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (65). Most-referenced drug: Spinosad (98 reports), followed by Selamectin (77) and Nitenpyram (58).
Outcome coding on 554 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (33.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Himalayan? ▼
There are 621 adverse event reports involving Himalayan in the FDA database, with 67 reports involving death (10.8% death rate). Himalayan ranks #126 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Himalayan? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Himalayan are Vomiting (94 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (72 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (65 reports), Anorexia (55 reports), Emesis (44 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Himalayan adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Himalayan adverse event reports are Spinosad (98 reports), Selamectin (77 reports), Nitenpyram (58 reports), Fluralaner Spot-On Solution (45 reports), Imidacloprid + Moxidectin (42 reports).
What is the average age of Himalayan in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Himalayan at the time of adverse event reports is 8.6 years, with an average weight of 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Himalayan 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 Himalayan 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.
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