Total Reports
12
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 12 reports on file
Somali cat - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Somali cat (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Somali cat's FDA record: #415 most-reported cat breed, 12 total reports, 0.0% death-coded (0 reports).
- #415
- most-reported cat breed
- 0.0%
- death-coded report share
- 3
- Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea - top reaction
- 8.5 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
0
of 12 reports
Death Rate
0.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
8.5 yr
4.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Somali cat death-coded reports 0.0%
Cross-breed median
0.0% of 12 somali cat 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: 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 3
Vomiting 2
Hyperactivity 2
Hiding 1
Mydriasis 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Nitenpyram 4
Milbemycin 1
Selamectin 1
Spinosad 1
Cyclosporine 1
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
7 (70.0%)
Ongoing
2 (20.0%)
Recovered/Normal
1 (10.0%)
Gender Distribution
Female 6 (50.0%)
Male 5 (41.7%)
Unknown 1 (8.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
Somali cat Pet Health Insights
Somali cat accounts for 12 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #415 by volume among cat breeds, with 0 reports (0.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 8.5 years, average weight 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (3), Vomiting (2), Hyperactivity (2). Most-referenced drug: Nitenpyram (4 reports), followed by Milbemycin (1) and Selamectin (1).
Outcome coding on 10 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (70.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,024 across 8 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Somali cat? ▼
There are 12 adverse event reports involving Somali cat in the FDA database, with 0 reports involving death (0.0% death rate). Somali cat ranks #415 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Somali cat? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Somali cat are Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (3 reports), Vomiting (2 reports), Hyperactivity (2 reports), Hiding (1 reports), Mydriasis (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Somali cat adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Somali cat adverse event reports are Nitenpyram (4 reports), Milbemycin (1 reports), Selamectin (1 reports), Spinosad (1 reports), Cyclosporine (1 reports).
What is the average age of Somali cat in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Somali cat at the time of adverse event reports is 8.5 years, with an average weight of 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Somali cat 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 Somali cat 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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