Total Reports
55
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 55 reports on file
Scottish Fold Shorthair - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Scottish Fold Shorthair (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Scottish Fold Shorthair's FDA record: #266 most-reported cat breed, 55 total reports, 9.1% death-coded (5 reports).
- #266
- most-reported cat breed
- 9.1%
- death-coded report share
- 9
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.2 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
5
of 55 reports
Death Rate
9.1%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.2 yr
4.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Scottish Fold Shorthair death-coded reports 9.1%
Cross-breed median
9.1% of 55 scottish fold shorthair 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: 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 9
Hyperactivity 7
Panting 6
Anorexia 5
Application site alopecia 4
Most Referenced Drugs
Robenacoxib 8
Nitenpyram 8
Spinosad 7
Buprenorphine 6
Selamectin 5
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
16 (34.0%)
Recovered/Normal
16 (34.0%)
Ongoing
10 (21.3%)
Died
3 (6.4%)
Euthanized
2 (4.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 28 (50.9%)
Female 26 (47.3%)
Unknown 1 (1.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 5 | |
Scottish Fold Shorthair Pet Health Insights
Scottish Fold Shorthair accounts for 55 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #266 by volume among cat breeds, with 5 reports (9.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.2 years, average weight 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (9), Hyperactivity (7), Panting (6). Most-referenced drug: Robenacoxib (8 reports), followed by Nitenpyram (8) and Spinosad (7).
Outcome coding on 47 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (34.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Scottish Fold Shorthair? ▼
There are 55 adverse event reports involving Scottish Fold Shorthair in the FDA database, with 5 reports involving death (9.1% death rate). Scottish Fold Shorthair ranks #266 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Scottish Fold Shorthair? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Scottish Fold Shorthair are Vomiting (9 reports), Hyperactivity (7 reports), Panting (6 reports), Anorexia (5 reports), Application site alopecia (4 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Scottish Fold Shorthair adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Scottish Fold Shorthair adverse event reports are Robenacoxib (8 reports), Nitenpyram (8 reports), Spinosad (7 reports), Buprenorphine (6 reports), Selamectin (5 reports).
What is the average age of Scottish Fold Shorthair in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Scottish Fold Shorthair at the time of adverse event reports is 5.2 years, with an average weight of 4.1 kg (9.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Scottish Fold Shorthair 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 Shorthair 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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