Total Reports
17
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 17 reports on file
Boerboel - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Boerboel (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Boerboel's FDA record: #389 most-reported dog breed, 17 total reports, 5.9% death-coded (1 reports).
- #389
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.9%
- death-coded report share
- 6
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 3.6 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
1
of 17 reports
Death Rate
5.9%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
3.6 yr
55.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Boerboel death-coded reports 5.9%
Cross-breed median
5.9% of 17 boerboel 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: 55.8 kg (123.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 6
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 3
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 2
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2
Loose stool 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 6
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 5
Grapiprant 2
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 2
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 2
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
6 (35.3%)
Ongoing
5 (29.4%)
Outcome Unknown
5 (29.4%)
Died
1 (5.9%)
Gender Distribution
Male 10 (58.8%)
Female 7 (41.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
Boerboel Pet Health Insights
Boerboel accounts for 17 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #389 by volume among dog breeds, with 1 reports (5.9%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 3.6 years, average weight 55.8 kg (123.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (6), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (3), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (2). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (6 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (5) and Grapiprant (2).
Outcome coding on 17 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (35.3%). Annual submissions ranged 2,013-2,025 across 10 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Boerboel? ▼
There are 17 adverse event reports involving Boerboel in the FDA database, with 1 reports involving death (5.9% death rate). Boerboel ranks #389 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Boerboel? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Boerboel are Vomiting (6 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (3 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (2 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (2 reports), Loose stool (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Boerboel adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Boerboel adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (6 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (5 reports), Grapiprant (2 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (2 reports), Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew (2 reports).
What is the average age of Boerboel in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Boerboel at the time of adverse event reports is 3.6 years, with an average weight of 55.8 kg (123.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Boerboel 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 Boerboel 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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