Total Reports
5
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 5 reports on file
American Bully - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for American Bully (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
American Bully's FDA record: #506 most-reported dog breed, 5 total reports, 0.0% death-coded (0 reports).
- #506
- most-reported dog breed
- 0.0%
- death-coded report share
- 2
- Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea - top reaction
- 3.0 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
0
of 5 reports
Death Rate
0.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
3.0 yr
34.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
American Bully death-coded reports 0.0%
Cross-breed median
0.0% of 5 american bully 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: 34.2 kg (75.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 2
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 1
Diarrhoea 1
Vomiting 1
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Ehrlichia 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Nitenpyram 2
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 1
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 1
Afoxolaner 1
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
4 (80.0%)
Recovered/Normal
1 (20.0%)
Gender Distribution
Male 3 (60.0%)
Female 2 (40.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | |
American Bully Pet Health Insights
American Bully accounts for 5 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #506 by volume among dog breeds, with 0 reports (0.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 3.0 years, average weight 34.2 kg (75.4 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (2), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (1), Diarrhoea (1). Most-referenced drug: Nitenpyram (2 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1) and Imidacloprid + Moxidectin (1).
Outcome coding on 5 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (80.0%).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve American Bully? ▼
There are 5 adverse event reports involving American Bully in the FDA database, with 0 reports involving death (0.0% death rate). American Bully ranks #506 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for American Bully? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for American Bully are Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (2 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (1 reports), Diarrhoea (1 reports), Vomiting (1 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Ehrlichia (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with American Bully adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in American Bully adverse event reports are Nitenpyram (2 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1 reports), Imidacloprid + Moxidectin (1 reports), Afoxolaner (1 reports).
What is the average age of American Bully in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of American Bully at the time of adverse event reports is 3.0 years, with an average weight of 34.2 kg (75.4 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean American Bully 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 American Bully 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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