Total Reports
8
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 8 reports on file
Selkirk Rex - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Selkirk Rex (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Selkirk Rex ranks #450 by report volume among cat breeds - 2 of 8 reports (25.0%) recorded a death outcome.
- #450
- most-reported cat breed
- 25.0%
- death-coded report share
- 3
- Vocalisation - top reaction
- 4.7 yr
- average age at report
Higher volume usually means a more popular breed, not a riskier one, compare against how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
2
of 8 reports
Death Rate
25.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.7 yr
4.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Selkirk Rex death-coded reports 25.0%
Cross-breed median
25.0% of 8 selkirk rex 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: 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vocalisation 3
Death 2
Vomiting 2
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 1
Weight loss 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Selamectin 4
Spinosad 1
Cefovecin 1
Maropitant Citrate 1
Rabies Virus, Kv 1
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
3 (37.5%)
Recovered/Normal
2 (25.0%)
Died
2 (25.0%)
Outcome Unknown
1 (12.5%)
Gender Distribution
Male 4 (50.0%)
Female 4 (50.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
Selkirk Rex Pet Health Insights
Selkirk Rex accounts for 8 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #450 by volume among cat breeds, with 2 reports (25.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.7 years, average weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vocalisation (3), Death (2), Vomiting (2). Most-referenced drug: Selamectin (4 reports), followed by Spinosad (1) and Cefovecin (1).
Outcome coding on 8 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (37.5%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,024 across 7 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Selkirk Rex? ▼
There are 8 adverse event reports involving Selkirk Rex in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (25.0% death rate). Selkirk Rex ranks #450 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Selkirk Rex? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Selkirk Rex are Vocalisation (3 reports), Death (2 reports), Vomiting (2 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (1 reports), Weight loss (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Selkirk Rex adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Selkirk Rex adverse event reports are Selamectin (4 reports), Spinosad (1 reports), Cefovecin (1 reports), Maropitant Citrate (1 reports), Rabies Virus, Kv (1 reports).
What is the average age of Selkirk Rex in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Selkirk Rex at the time of adverse event reports is 4.7 years, with an average weight of 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Selkirk Rex 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 Selkirk Rex 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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