Total Reports
51
FDA CVM filings
Rabbit /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 51 reports on file
Rabbit (other) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Rabbit (other) (Rabbit) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Rabbit (other) ranks #271 by report volume among rabbit breeds - 19 of 51 reports (37.3%) recorded a death outcome.
- #271
- most-reported rabbit breed
- 37.3%
- death-coded report share
- 16
- Death - top reaction
- 3.5 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
19
of 51 reports
Death Rate
37.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
3.5 yr
2.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Rabbit (other) death-coded reports 37.3%
Cross-breed median
37.3% of 51 rabbit (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: 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Death 16
Seizure NOS 7
Anorexia 5
Not eating 4
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 4
Most Referenced Drugs
Selamectin 19
Meloxicam 10
Ketamine 7
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride 5
Buprenorphine 5
Outcome Breakdown
Died
18 (34.0%)
Outcome Unknown
14 (26.4%)
Ongoing
13 (24.5%)
Recovered/Normal
7 (13.2%)
Euthanized
1 (1.9%)
Gender Distribution
Female 22 (43.1%)
Male 21 (41.2%)
Unknown 5 (9.8%)
Mixed 3 (5.9%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 7 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Rabbit (other) Pet Health Insights
Rabbit (other) accounts for 51 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #271 by volume among rabbit breeds, with 19 reports (37.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 3.5 years, average weight 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Death (16), Seizure NOS (7), Anorexia (5). Most-referenced drug: Selamectin (19 reports), followed by Meloxicam (10) and Ketamine (7).
Outcome coding on 53 status-recorded reports is dominated by Died (34.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 15 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Rabbit (other)? ▼
There are 51 adverse event reports involving Rabbit (other) in the FDA database, with 19 reports involving death (37.3% death rate). Rabbit (other) ranks #271 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Rabbit (other)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Rabbit (other) are Death (16 reports), Seizure NOS (7 reports), Anorexia (5 reports), Not eating (4 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (4 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Rabbit (other) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Rabbit (other) adverse event reports are Selamectin (19 reports), Meloxicam (10 reports), Ketamine (7 reports), Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride (5 reports), Buprenorphine (5 reports).
What is the average age of Rabbit (other) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Rabbit (other) at the time of adverse event reports is 3.5 years, with an average weight of 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Rabbit (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 Rabbit (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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