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Black Mouth Cur — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Black Mouth Cur (Dog), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.

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Annual breed adverse-event registration timeline Bar chart showing yearly FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event report counts per breed registry cohort, with paw-print tick marks indicating count buckets. 70 52.5 35 17.5 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Black Mouth Cur drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Black Mouth Cur (Dog) has 564 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 11 deaths reported (200.0% death rate) — ranking #132 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (161 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 3.7 years.

Total Reports

564

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

11

of 564 reports

Death Rate

200.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

3.7 yr

26.3 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Black Mouth Cur death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

200.0% of 564 reports involved a death outcome. Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The 12% comparison line is the rough cross-breed median in the FDA CVM database; values above suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.

Average weight at time of report: 26.3 kg (58.0 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 161
Vomiting 80
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 41
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 34
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 33
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 29
Diarrhoea 25
Emesis 24
Drug dose omission 23
INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS 22
Lack of efficacy - NOS 20
Overdose 16
Seizure NOS 14
Not eating 12
Underdose 11

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 156
Moxidectin 84
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 71
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 53
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 46
Spinosad 26
Oclacitinib Maleate 17
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride 16
Ivermectin + Praziquantel + Pyrantel Pamoate 15
Ivermectin 14
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 14
Afoxolaner 13
Ivermectin + Pyrantel 12
Sarolaner 11
Bedinvetmab 10

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown
209 (37.1%)
Ongoing
203 (36.0%)
Recovered/Normal
115 (20.4%)
Recovered with Sequela
26 (4.6%)
Died
7 (1.2%)
Euthanized
4 (0.7%)

Gender Distribution

Female 285 (50.5%)
Male 276 (48.9%)
Unknown 3 (0.5%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2012 13
2013 16
2014 14
2015 33
2016 28
2017 27
2018 52
2019 60
2020 46
2021 56
2022 70
2023 57
2024 43
2025 49
Size-class weight distribution across registered breeds Vertical bar chart showing the distribution of registered breeds across five size classes (Toy, Small, Medium, Large, Giant), each represented by a scaled dog-silhouette and a count value. 118 89 59 30 0 Breeds in class 38 Toy 0–6 kg Chihuahua 64 Small 6–14 kg Beagle 92 Medium 14–27 kg Border Collie 118 Large 27–45 kg Labrador Retriever 41 Giant 45–90 kg Great Dane Size-Class Distribution
Where Black Mouth Cur sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 26.3 kg.
Breed-group distribution donut chart Donut chart with kennel-club-ribbon center showing breed counts across the eight standard breed groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding, Miscellaneous). CH Sporting 32 · 14.2% Hound 36 · 15.9% Working 33 · 14.6% Terrier 31 · 13.7% Toy 23 · 10.2% Non-Sporting 21 · 9.3% Herding 32 · 14.2% Misc. 18 · 8.0% Breed-Group Classification 226 breeds across 8 taxonomic groups
Eight standard breed-group classifications used by major registries (AKC's seven groups plus Miscellaneous). Provides taxonomic context for breed lookups.

Black Mouth Cur Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Black Mouth Cur accounts for 564 submitted reports and currently ranks #132 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 11 involved a death outcome — a 200.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 3.7 years, with an average recorded body weight of 26.3 kg (58.0 lbs). These figures reflect the voluntary reporting pool only and should be read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — all of which shape how many events ever reach the FDA.

The most frequently reported clinical signs for Black Mouth Cur are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (161 reports), Vomiting (80 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (41 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad appears in 156 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Moxidectin (84) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (71). Counts like these surface which therapeutic classes dominate the reporting stream — useful context when comparing reactions across breeds of the same dog species.

Outcome coding on the 564 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Outcome Unknown (37.1% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,012 to 2,025 reports across the 14 years on file, indicating the reporting trend is shaped as much by awareness cycles as by underlying clinical events. Because FDA adverse event reports describe correlation rather than causation, these numbers are most useful as a signal of where to ask further questions with a veterinarian — not as a standalone risk score for any individual dog.

Understanding Black Mouth Cur Adverse Event Data

Black Mouth Cur has a moderate volume of adverse event reports (564). Report counts are influenced by breed popularity, owner awareness, and veterinary reporting practices.

The 200.0% death rate is above average, though this statistic should be interpreted cautiously. Death reports may be overrepresented because serious outcomes are more likely to be reported than mild reactions.

The most frequently referenced drug in adverse reports is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad, appearing in 156 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Black Mouth Cur.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Black Mouth Cur?
There are 564 adverse event reports involving Black Mouth Cur in the FDA database, with 11 reports involving death (200.0% death rate). Black Mouth Cur ranks #132 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Black Mouth Cur?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Black Mouth Cur are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (161 reports), Vomiting (80 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (41 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (34 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (33 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Black Mouth Cur adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Black Mouth Cur adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (156 reports), Moxidectin (84 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (71 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (53 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (46 reports).
What is the average age of Black Mouth Cur in adverse event reports?
The average age of Black Mouth Cur at the time of adverse event reports is 3.7 years, with an average weight of 26.3 kg (58.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Black Mouth Cur 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 Black Mouth Cur 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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Data Sources & Methodology

Adverse event data sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine via the openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events API. Reports are voluntarily submitted by pet owners, veterinarians, and product manufacturers.

Black Mouth Cur ranks #132 by total report volume. Death rate (200.0%) reflects the proportion of reports involving death and should not be interpreted as a breed-specific mortality rate. Reporting biases, breed popularity, and veterinary access all influence report counts.

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Data sourced from official AKC, AVMA, ACVO, and breed-club veterinary references. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBreed Editorial