Total Reports
110
FDA CVM filings
Cat /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 110 reports on file
Tonkinese - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Tonkinese (Cat) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among cat breeds, Tonkinese is #224 by FDA report volume; 12.7% of its 110 reports (14) were death-coded.
- #224
- most-reported cat breed
- 12.7%
- death-coded report share
- 17
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 9.6 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
14
of 110 reports
Death Rate
12.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
9.6 yr
4.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Tonkinese death-coded reports 12.7%
Cross-breed median
12.7% of 110 tonkinese 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
Vomiting 17
Lack of efficacy - NOS 17
Anorexia 16
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 13
Death by euthanasia 10
Weight loss 9
Ataxia 8
Hyperglycaemia 7
Most Referenced Drugs
Selamectin 15
Spinosad 11
Frunevetmab 11
Cyclosporine A 9
Cefovecin 9
Mirtazapine 8
Prednisone 7
Methylprednisolone Acetate 5
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
34 (35.4%)
Outcome Unknown
28 (29.2%)
Recovered/Normal
20 (20.8%)
Euthanized
8 (8.3%)
Died
6 (6.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 53 (48.2%)
Female 51 (46.4%)
Unknown 4 (3.6%)
Mixed 2 (1.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | |
| 2011 | 9 | |
| 2012 | 11 | |
| 2013 | 8 | |
| 2014 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 6 | |
| 2017 | 7 | |
| 2018 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 9 | |
| 2020 | 7 | |
| 2021 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 13 | |
| 2024 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
Tonkinese Pet Health Insights
Tonkinese accounts for 110 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #224 by volume among cat breeds, with 14 reports (12.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 9.6 years, average weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (17), Lack of efficacy - NOS (17), Anorexia (16). Most-referenced drug: Selamectin (15 reports), followed by Spinosad (11) and Frunevetmab (11).
Outcome coding on 96 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (35.4%). 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 Tonkinese? ▼
There are 110 adverse event reports involving Tonkinese in the FDA database, with 14 reports involving death (12.7% death rate). Tonkinese ranks #224 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Tonkinese? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Tonkinese are Vomiting (17 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (17 reports), Anorexia (16 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (13 reports), Death by euthanasia (10 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Tonkinese adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Tonkinese adverse event reports are Selamectin (15 reports), Spinosad (11 reports), Frunevetmab (11 reports), Cyclosporine A (9 reports), Cefovecin (9 reports).
What is the average age of Tonkinese in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Tonkinese at the time of adverse event reports is 9.6 years, with an average weight of 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Tonkinese 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 Tonkinese 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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