Total Reports
31
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 31 reports on file
Ocicat - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Ocicat (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Ocicat's FDA record: #313 most-reported cat breed, 31 total reports, 6.5% death-coded (2 reports).
- #313
- most-reported cat breed
- 6.5%
- death-coded report share
- 6
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 8.1 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 31 reports
Death Rate
6.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
8.1 yr
4.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Ocicat death-coded reports 6.5%
Cross-breed median
6.5% of 31 ocicat 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: 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 6
Anorexia 4
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 4
Lack of efficacy - NOS 3
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Spinosad 6
Cefovecin 3
Selamectin;Sarolaner 3
Robenacoxib 3
Cefovecin Sodium 2
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
11 (39.3%)
Recovered/Normal
7 (25.0%)
Outcome Unknown
6 (21.4%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (7.1%)
Euthanized
1 (3.6%)
Died
1 (3.6%)
Gender Distribution
Male 16 (51.6%)
Female 15 (48.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 6 | |
| 2015 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Ocicat Pet Health Insights
Ocicat accounts for 31 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #313 by volume among cat breeds, with 2 reports (6.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 8.1 years, average weight 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (6), Anorexia (4), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (4). Most-referenced drug: Spinosad (6 reports), followed by Cefovecin (3) and Selamectin;Sarolaner (3).
Outcome coding on 28 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (39.3%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 13 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Ocicat? ▼
There are 31 adverse event reports involving Ocicat in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (6.5% death rate). Ocicat ranks #313 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Ocicat? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Ocicat are Vomiting (6 reports), Anorexia (4 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (4 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (3 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Ocicat adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Ocicat adverse event reports are Spinosad (6 reports), Cefovecin (3 reports), Selamectin;Sarolaner (3 reports), Robenacoxib (3 reports), Cefovecin Sodium (2 reports).
What is the average age of Ocicat in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Ocicat at the time of adverse event reports is 8.1 years, with an average weight of 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Ocicat 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 Ocicat 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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