Total Reports
75
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 75 reports on file
Scottish Fold Longhair - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Scottish Fold Longhair (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 75 reports on file, Scottish Fold Longhair sits at #244 among cat breeds by volume; death-coded share is 4.0% (3 reports).
- #244
- most-reported cat breed
- 4.0%
- death-coded report share
- 9
- Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') - top reaction
- 7.3 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
3
of 75 reports
Death Rate
4.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
7.3 yr
3.9 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Scottish Fold Longhair death-coded reports 4.0%
Cross-breed median
4.0% of 75 scottish fold longhair 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: 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 9
Vomiting 8
Anorexia 7
Lack of efficacy - NOS 5
Diarrhoea 5
Most Referenced Drugs
Frunevetmab 33
Cefovecin 8
Robenacoxib 7
Selamectin;Sarolaner 7
Gabapentin 6
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
32 (42.7%)
Recovered/Normal
20 (26.7%)
Outcome Unknown
20 (26.7%)
Euthanized
2 (2.7%)
Died
1 (1.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 41 (54.7%)
Female 33 (44.0%)
Unknown 1 (1.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 23 | |
| 2024 | 14 | |
| 2025 | 11 | |
Scottish Fold Longhair Pet Health Insights
Scottish Fold Longhair accounts for 75 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #244 by volume among cat breeds, with 3 reports (4.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 7.3 years, average weight 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (9), Vomiting (8), Anorexia (7). Most-referenced drug: Frunevetmab (33 reports), followed by Cefovecin (8) and Robenacoxib (7).
Outcome coding on 75 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (42.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 14 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Scottish Fold Longhair? ▼
There are 75 adverse event reports involving Scottish Fold Longhair in the FDA database, with 3 reports involving death (4.0% death rate). Scottish Fold Longhair ranks #244 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Scottish Fold Longhair? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Scottish Fold Longhair are Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (9 reports), Vomiting (8 reports), Anorexia (7 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (5 reports), Diarrhoea (5 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Scottish Fold Longhair adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Scottish Fold Longhair adverse event reports are Frunevetmab (33 reports), Cefovecin (8 reports), Robenacoxib (7 reports), Selamectin;Sarolaner (7 reports), Gabapentin (6 reports).
What is the average age of Scottish Fold Longhair in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Scottish Fold Longhair at the time of adverse event reports is 7.3 years, with an average weight of 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Scottish Fold Longhair 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 Scottish Fold Longhair 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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