Total Reports
14
FDA CVM filings
Mouse /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 14 reports on file
Pet mouse - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pet mouse (Mouse) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Pet mouse ranks #405 by report volume among mouse breeds - 6 of 14 reports (42.9%) recorded a death outcome.
- #405
- most-reported mouse breed
- 42.9%
- death-coded report share
- 4
- Unrelated death - top reaction
- 0.1 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 14 reports
Death Rate
42.9%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
0.1 yr
0.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pet mouse death-coded reports 42.9%
Cross-breed median
42.9% of 14 pet mouse 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: 0.0 kg (0.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Unrelated death 4
INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA 3
Death 3
Lack of efficacy - NOS 2
Necropsy performed 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Ketamine Hydrochloride 10
Xylazine 4
Meloxicam 2
Saline 2
Isoflurane 2
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
5 (31.3%)
Outcome Unknown
4 (25.0%)
Euthanized
4 (25.0%)
Died
3 (18.8%)
Gender Distribution
Unknown 9 (64.3%)
Mixed 3 (21.4%)
Female 2 (14.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Pet mouse Pet Health Insights
Pet mouse accounts for 14 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #405 by volume among mouse breeds, with 6 reports (42.9%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 0.1 years, average weight 0.0 kg (0.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Unrelated death (4), INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA (3), Death (3). Most-referenced drug: Ketamine Hydrochloride (10 reports), followed by Xylazine (4) and Meloxicam (2).
Outcome coding on 16 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (31.3%). Annual submissions ranged 2,018-2,025 across 7 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Pet mouse? ▼
There are 14 adverse event reports involving Pet mouse in the FDA database, with 6 reports involving death (42.9% death rate). Pet mouse ranks #405 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pet mouse? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pet mouse are Unrelated death (4 reports), INEFFECTIVE, ANESTHESIA (3 reports), Death (3 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (2 reports), Necropsy performed (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pet mouse adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pet mouse adverse event reports are Ketamine Hydrochloride (10 reports), Xylazine (4 reports), Meloxicam (2 reports), Saline (2 reports), Isoflurane (2 reports).
What is the average age of Pet mouse in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pet mouse at the time of adverse event reports is 0.1 years, with an average weight of 0.0 kg (0.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pet mouse 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 Pet mouse 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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