Total Reports
1,083
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 1,083 reports on file
Akita - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Akita (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Akita's FDA record: #107 most-reported dog breed, 1,083 total reports, 5.1% death-coded (55 reports).
- #107
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.1%
- death-coded report share
- 178
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.4 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
55
of 1,083 reports
Death Rate
5.1%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.4 yr
37.3 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Akita death-coded reports 5.1%
Cross-breed median
5.1% of 1,083 akita 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: 37.3 kg (82.2 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 178
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 126
Emesis 92
Diarrhoea 79
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 77
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 65
Lack of efficacy - NOS 47
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 46
Seizure NOS 45
Other abnormal test result NOS 42
Anorexia 41
Behavioural disorder NOS 41
Ataxia 31
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 30
Panting 29
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 217
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 98
Afoxolaner 83
Spinosad 79
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 58
Carprofen 44
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 44
Oclacitinib Maleate 41
Bedinvetmab 41
Moxidectin 34
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 33
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 27
Selamectin 23
Grapiprant 20
Prednisone 19
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
331 (32.6%)
Outcome Unknown
311 (30.6%)
Ongoing
266 (26.2%)
Recovered with Sequela
52 (5.1%)
Died
34 (3.3%)
Euthanized
21 (2.1%)
Gender Distribution
Male 566 (52.3%)
Female 493 (45.5%)
Unknown 17 (1.6%)
Mixed 7 (0.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34 | |
| 2011 | 65 | |
| 2012 | 90 | |
| 2013 | 77 | |
| 2014 | 92 | |
| 2015 | 94 | |
| 2016 | 85 | |
| 2017 | 75 | |
| 2018 | 74 | |
| 2019 | 59 | |
| 2020 | 49 | |
| 2021 | 52 | |
| 2022 | 62 | |
| 2023 | 58 | |
| 2024 | 74 | |
| 2025 | 43 | |
Akita Pet Health Insights
Akita accounts for 1,083 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #107 by volume among dog breeds, with 55 reports (5.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.4 years, average weight 37.3 kg (82.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (178), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (126), Emesis (92). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (217 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (98) and Afoxolaner (83).
Outcome coding on 1,015 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (32.6%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Dachshund - Standard Long-haired
1,104 reports · 5.7% death rate
Retriever - Chesapeake Bay
1,051 reports · 2.9% death rate
Spitz - American Eskimo Dog
1,124 reports · 4.6% death rate
Bloodhound
1,020 reports · 3.3% death rate
Terrier - Bull
998 reports · 4.3% death rate
Corgi - Welsh Cardigan
1,200 reports · 3.4% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Akita? ▼
There are 1,083 adverse event reports involving Akita in the FDA database, with 55 reports involving death (5.1% death rate). Akita ranks #107 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Akita? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Akita are Vomiting (178 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (126 reports), Emesis (92 reports), Diarrhoea (79 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (77 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Akita adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Akita adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (217 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (98 reports), Afoxolaner (83 reports), Spinosad (79 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (58 reports).
What is the average age of Akita in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Akita at the time of adverse event reports is 5.4 years, with an average weight of 37.3 kg (82.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Akita 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 Akita 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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