Total Reports
20
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 20 reports on file
Japanese Bobtail - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Japanese Bobtail (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 20 reports on file, Japanese Bobtail sits at #356 among cat breeds by volume; death-coded share is 10.0% (2 reports).
- #356
- most-reported cat breed
- 10.0%
- death-coded report share
- 4
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 8.6 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
2
of 20 reports
Death Rate
10.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
8.6 yr
5.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Japanese Bobtail death-coded reports 10.0%
Cross-breed median
10.0% of 20 japanese bobtail 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: 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 4
Application site alopecia 4
Application site hair loss 3
Hyperactivity 2
Restlessness 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Selamectin 5
Spinosad 2
Frunevetmab 2
Fluralaner Spot-On Solution 2
Fluralaner/Moxidectin Spot-On 2
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
7 (50.0%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (21.4%)
Euthanized
2 (14.3%)
Outcome Unknown
2 (14.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 11 (55.0%)
Female 9 (45.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
Japanese Bobtail Pet Health Insights
Japanese Bobtail accounts for 20 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #356 by volume among cat breeds, with 2 reports (10.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 8.6 years, average weight 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (4), Application site alopecia (4), Application site hair loss (3). Most-referenced drug: Selamectin (5 reports), followed by Spinosad (2) and Frunevetmab (2).
Outcome coding on 14 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (50.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 11 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Japanese Bobtail? ▼
There are 20 adverse event reports involving Japanese Bobtail in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (10.0% death rate). Japanese Bobtail ranks #356 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Japanese Bobtail? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Japanese Bobtail are Vomiting (4 reports), Application site alopecia (4 reports), Application site hair loss (3 reports), Hyperactivity (2 reports), Restlessness (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Japanese Bobtail adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Japanese Bobtail adverse event reports are Selamectin (5 reports), Spinosad (2 reports), Frunevetmab (2 reports), Fluralaner Spot-On Solution (2 reports), Fluralaner/Moxidectin Spot-On (2 reports).
What is the average age of Japanese Bobtail in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Japanese Bobtail at the time of adverse event reports is 8.6 years, with an average weight of 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Japanese Bobtail 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 Japanese Bobtail 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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