Total Reports
41
FDA CVM filings
Rabbit /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 41 reports on file
New Zealand White - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for New Zealand White (Rabbit) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 41 reports on file, New Zealand White sits at #287 among rabbit breeds by volume; death-coded share is 43.9% (18 reports).
- #287
- most-reported rabbit breed
- 43.9%
- death-coded report share
- 23
- Inappetence - top reaction
- 1.4 yr
- average age at report
Report counts track breed popularity and reporting activity, not real-world risk, read this alongside how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
18
of 41 reports
Death Rate
43.9%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
1.4 yr
4.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
New Zealand White death-coded reports 43.9%
Cross-breed median
43.9% of 41 new zealand white 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: 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Inappetence 23
Weight loss 23
Death 9
Stillbirth 6
Death by euthanasia 4
Most Referenced Drugs
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 26
Enrofloxacin 5
Isoflurane 4
Enrofloxacin + Silver Sulfadiazine 3
Saline 3
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
18 (43.9%)
Died
11 (26.8%)
Euthanized
7 (17.1%)
Recovered/Normal
4 (9.8%)
Ongoing
1 (2.4%)
Gender Distribution
Female 20 (48.8%)
Male 10 (24.4%)
Mixed 7 (17.1%)
Unknown 4 (9.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 26 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
New Zealand White Pet Health Insights
New Zealand White accounts for 41 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #287 by volume among rabbit breeds, with 18 reports (43.9%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 1.4 years, average weight 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Inappetence (23), Weight loss (23), Death (9). Most-referenced drug: Imidacloprid + Moxidectin (26 reports), followed by Enrofloxacin (5) and Isoflurane (4).
Outcome coding on 41 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (43.9%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 9 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve New Zealand White? ▼
There are 41 adverse event reports involving New Zealand White in the FDA database, with 18 reports involving death (43.9% death rate). New Zealand White ranks #287 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for New Zealand White? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for New Zealand White are Inappetence (23 reports), Weight loss (23 reports), Death (9 reports), Stillbirth (6 reports), Death by euthanasia (4 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with New Zealand White adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in New Zealand White adverse event reports are Imidacloprid + Moxidectin (26 reports), Enrofloxacin (5 reports), Isoflurane (4 reports), Enrofloxacin + Silver Sulfadiazine (3 reports), Saline (3 reports).
What is the average age of New Zealand White in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of New Zealand White at the time of adverse event reports is 1.4 years, with an average weight of 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean New Zealand White 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 New Zealand White 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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