Total Reports
17
FDA CVM filings
FDA CVM · 2025 release 17 reports on file
Other Rodents (other) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Other Rodents (other) (Other Rodents) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 17 reports on file, Other Rodents (other) sits at #381 among other rodents breeds by volume; death-coded share is 35.3% (6 reports).
- #381
- most-reported other rodents breed
- 35.3%
- death-coded report share
- 5
- Death - top reaction
- 2.5 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
6
of 17 reports
Death Rate
35.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
2.5 yr
0.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Other Rodents (other) death-coded reports 35.3%
Cross-breed median
35.3% of 17 other rodents (other) 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: 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 5
Lack of efficacy - NOS 2
INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA 2
Hypoxia 2
Neurological signs NOS 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Ketamine Hydrochloride 4
Ketamine 3
Selamectin 3
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride 3
Atipamezole Hydrochloride 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
8 (40.0%)
Died
6 (30.0%)
Ongoing
4 (20.0%)
Recovered/Normal
2 (10.0%)
Gender Distribution
Unknown 6 (35.3%)
Male 4 (23.5%)
Mixed 4 (23.5%)
Female 3 (17.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
Other Rodents (other) Pet Health Insights
Other Rodents (other) accounts for 17 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #381 by volume among other rodents breeds, with 6 reports (35.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 2.5 years, average weight 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (5), Lack of efficacy - NOS (2), INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA (2). Most-referenced drug: Ketamine Hydrochloride (4 reports), followed by Ketamine (3) and Selamectin (3).
Outcome coding on 20 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (40.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,024 across 8 years on file.
Other Rodents Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Other Rodents (other)? ▼
There are 17 adverse event reports involving Other Rodents (other) in the FDA database, with 6 reports involving death (35.3% death rate). Other Rodents (other) ranks #381 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Other Rodents (other)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Other Rodents (other) are Death (5 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (2 reports), INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA (2 reports), Hypoxia (2 reports), Neurological signs NOS (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Other Rodents (other) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Other Rodents (other) adverse event reports are Ketamine Hydrochloride (4 reports), Ketamine (3 reports), Selamectin (3 reports), Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride (3 reports), Atipamezole Hydrochloride (2 reports).
What is the average age of Other Rodents (other) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Other Rodents (other) at the time of adverse event reports is 2.5 years, with an average weight of 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Other Rodents (other) 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 Other Rodents (other) 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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