Total Reports
452
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 452 reports on file
Basenji - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Basenji (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 452 reports on file, Basenji sits at #144 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 5.5% (25 reports).
- #144
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.5%
- death-coded report share
- 109
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.0 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
25
of 452 reports
Death Rate
5.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.0 yr
15.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Basenji death-coded reports 5.5%
Cross-breed median
5.5% of 452 basenji 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: 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 109
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 42
Emesis 41
Diarrhoea 33
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 28
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 24
Seizure NOS 22
Lack of efficacy - NOS 22
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 86
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 57
Afoxolaner 39
Spinosad 33
Moxidectin 23
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 22
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 21
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 16
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
175 (40.0%)
Outcome Unknown
125 (28.5%)
Ongoing
94 (21.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
19 (4.3%)
Died
14 (3.2%)
Euthanized
11 (2.5%)
Gender Distribution
Female 255 (56.4%)
Male 188 (41.6%)
Unknown 6 (1.3%)
Mixed 3 (0.7%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 | |
| 2011 | 13 | |
| 2012 | 29 | |
| 2013 | 23 | |
| 2014 | 34 | |
| 2015 | 35 | |
| 2016 | 41 | |
| 2017 | 42 | |
| 2018 | 44 | |
| 2019 | 48 | |
| 2020 | 25 | |
| 2021 | 20 | |
| 2022 | 22 | |
| 2023 | 19 | |
| 2024 | 30 | |
| 2025 | 14 | |
Basenji Pet Health Insights
Basenji accounts for 452 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #144 by volume among dog breeds, with 25 reports (5.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.0 years, average weight 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (109), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (42), Emesis (41). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (86 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (57) and Afoxolaner (39).
Outcome coding on 438 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (40.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Coonhound - Treeing Walker
455 reports · 2.9% death rate
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447 reports · 4.7% death rate
Mastiff (unspecified)
441 reports · 11.8% death rate
Terrier - Tibetan
439 reports · 2.7% death rate
Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired
468 reports · 4.1% death rate
Terrier - Fox Wire
426 reports · 5.2% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Basenji? ▼
There are 452 adverse event reports involving Basenji in the FDA database, with 25 reports involving death (5.5% death rate). Basenji ranks #144 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Basenji? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Basenji are Vomiting (109 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (42 reports), Emesis (41 reports), Diarrhoea (33 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (28 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Basenji adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Basenji adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (86 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (57 reports), Afoxolaner (39 reports), Spinosad (33 reports), Moxidectin (23 reports).
What is the average age of Basenji in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Basenji at the time of adverse event reports is 6.0 years, with an average weight of 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Basenji 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 Basenji 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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