Total Reports
17,507
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 17,507 reports on file
Beagle - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Beagle (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 17,507 reports on file, Beagle sits at #11 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 3.6% (635 reports).
- #11
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.6%
- death-coded report share
- 2,869
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.7 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
635
of 17,507 reports
Death Rate
3.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.7 yr
14.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Beagle death-coded reports 3.6%
Cross-breed median
3.6% of 17,507 beagle 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: 14.6 kg (32.2 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 2,869
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 1,654
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 1,577
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 1,280
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 1,222
Emesis 1,161
Lack of efficacy - NOS 1,128
Digestive tract disorder NOS 1,016
Diarrhoea 1,000
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 644
Seizure NOS 634
INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS 589
INEFFECTIVE, ASCARIDS NOS 512
Anorexia 473
Other abnormal test result NOS 414
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 2,805
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 2,591
Afoxolaner 1,033
Moxidectin 1,022
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 943
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 933
Spinosad 737
Trilostane 681
Oclacitinib Maleate 544
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 538
Carprofen 418
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride 410
Sarolaner 387
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 334
Milbemycin Oxime 294
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
6,223 (37.9%)
Recovered/Normal
4,617 (28.1%)
Ongoing
4,067 (24.8%)
Recovered with Sequela
879 (5.4%)
Euthanized
351 (2.1%)
Died
289 (1.8%)
Gender Distribution
Female 9,015 (51.5%)
Male 8,154 (46.6%)
Unknown 250 (1.4%)
Mixed 88 (0.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 609 | |
| 2011 | 716 | |
| 2012 | 1,156 | |
| 2013 | 1,119 | |
| 2014 | 1,180 | |
| 2015 | 1,270 | |
| 2016 | 1,354 | |
| 2017 | 1,399 | |
| 2018 | 1,314 | |
| 2019 | 1,272 | |
| 2020 | 1,207 | |
| 2021 | 1,107 | |
| 2022 | 977 | |
| 2023 | 1,108 | |
| 2024 | 1,105 | |
| 2025 | 614 | |
Beagle Pet Health Insights
Beagle accounts for 17,507 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #11 by volume among dog breeds, with 635 reports (3.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.7 years, average weight 14.6 kg (32.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (2,869), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (1,654), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (1,577). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (2,805 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (2,591) and Afoxolaner (1,033).
Outcome coding on 16,426 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (37.9%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Pit Bull
17,328 reports · 3.1% death rate
Boxer (German Boxer)
19,011 reports · 4.4% death rate
Shepherd Dog - Australian
15,583 reports · 3.7% death rate
Maltese
13,674 reports · 3.2% death rate
Terrier (unspecified)
13,509 reports · 3.0% death rate
Dachshund (unspecified)
13,165 reports · 4.5% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Beagle? ▼
There are 17,507 adverse event reports involving Beagle in the FDA database, with 635 reports involving death (3.6% death rate). Beagle ranks #11 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Beagle? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Beagle are Vomiting (2,869 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (1,654 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (1,577 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (1,280 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (1,222 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Beagle adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Beagle adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (2,805 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (2,591 reports), Afoxolaner (1,033 reports), Moxidectin (1,022 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (943 reports).
What is the average age of Beagle in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Beagle at the time of adverse event reports is 5.7 years, with an average weight of 14.6 kg (32.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Beagle 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 Beagle 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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