Total Reports
42
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 42 reports on file
Bolognese - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Bolognese (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Bolognese is #285 by FDA report volume; 7.1% of its 42 reports (3) were death-coded.
- #285
- most-reported dog breed
- 7.1%
- death-coded report share
- 12
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.5 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
3
of 42 reports
Death Rate
7.1%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.5 yr
5.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Bolognese death-coded reports 7.1%
Cross-breed median
7.1% of 42 bolognese 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: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 12
Seizure NOS 5
Emesis (multiple) 4
Emesis 3
Behavioural disorder NOS 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 8
Afoxolaner 7
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 7
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 6
Trilostane 6
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
19 (45.2%)
Outcome Unknown
12 (28.6%)
Ongoing
7 (16.7%)
Died
2 (4.8%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (2.4%)
Euthanized
1 (2.4%)
Gender Distribution
Male 29 (69.0%)
Female 12 (28.6%)
Mixed 1 (2.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 4 | |
Bolognese Pet Health Insights
Bolognese accounts for 42 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #285 by volume among dog breeds, with 3 reports (7.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.5 years, average weight 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (12), Seizure NOS (5), Emesis (multiple) (4). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (8 reports), followed by Afoxolaner (7) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (7).
Outcome coding on 42 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (45.2%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,025 across 14 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Bolognese? ▼
There are 42 adverse event reports involving Bolognese in the FDA database, with 3 reports involving death (7.1% death rate). Bolognese ranks #285 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Bolognese? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Bolognese are Vomiting (12 reports), Seizure NOS (5 reports), Emesis (multiple) (4 reports), Emesis (3 reports), Behavioural disorder NOS (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Bolognese adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Bolognese adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (8 reports), Afoxolaner (7 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (7 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (6 reports), Trilostane (6 reports).
What is the average age of Bolognese in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Bolognese at the time of adverse event reports is 5.5 years, with an average weight of 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Bolognese 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 Bolognese 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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