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Bulldog - American — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Bulldog - American (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. 207 155.25 103.5 51.75 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Bulldog - American drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Bulldog - American (Dog) has 2,409 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 119 deaths reported (490.0% death rate) — ranking #73 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (516 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 4.3 years.

Total Reports

2,409

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

119

of 2,409 reports

Death Rate

490.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

4.3 yr

31.7 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Bulldog - American death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

490.0% of 2,409 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: 31.7 kg (69.9 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 516
Emesis 214
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 203
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 195
Diarrhoea 180
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 161
Lack of efficacy - NOS 131
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 106
Hives (see also 'Skin') 103
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 81
Seizure NOS 77
Anorexia 61
Death by euthanasia 58
Facial swelling (see also 'Skin') 57
Emesis (multiple) 57

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 595
Moxidectin 218
Oclacitinib Maleate 195
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 168
Spinosad 145
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 133
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 115
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 111
Carprofen 91
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 69
Bedinvetmab 69
Sarolaner 55
Trilostane 50
Maropitant Citrate 45
Selamectin 43

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
761 (33.0%)
Ongoing
755 (32.8%)
Outcome Unknown
614 (26.6%)
Died
65 (2.8%)
Recovered with Sequela
56 (2.4%)
Euthanized
54 (2.3%)

Gender Distribution

Male 1,370 (56.9%)
Female 989 (41.1%)
Unknown 41 (1.7%)
Mixed 9 (0.4%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 54
2011 60
2012 99
2013 131
2014 147
2015 181
2016 160
2017 196
2018 190
2019 176
2020 207
2021 169
2022 172
2023 157
2024 192
2025 118
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 Bulldog - American sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 31.7 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.

Bulldog - American Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Bulldog - American accounts for 2,409 submitted reports and currently ranks #73 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 119 involved a death outcome — a 490.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 4.3 years, with an average recorded body weight of 31.7 kg (69.9 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 Bulldog - American are Vomiting (516 reports), Emesis (214 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (203 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 595 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Moxidectin (218) and Oclacitinib Maleate (195). 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 2,305 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (33.0% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,010 to 2,025 reports across the 16 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 Bulldog - American Adverse Event Data

Bulldog - American has a moderate volume of adverse event reports (2,409). Report counts are influenced by breed popularity, owner awareness, and veterinary reporting practices.

The 490.0% 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 595 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Bulldog - American.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Bulldog - American?
There are 2,409 adverse event reports involving Bulldog - American in the FDA database, with 119 reports involving death (490.0% death rate). Bulldog - American ranks #73 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Bulldog - American?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Bulldog - American are Vomiting (516 reports), Emesis (214 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (203 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (195 reports), Diarrhoea (180 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Bulldog - American adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Bulldog - American adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (595 reports), Moxidectin (218 reports), Oclacitinib Maleate (195 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (168 reports), Spinosad (145 reports).
What is the average age of Bulldog - American in adverse event reports?
The average age of Bulldog - American at the time of adverse event reports is 4.3 years, with an average weight of 31.7 kg (69.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Bulldog - American 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 Bulldog - American 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.

Bulldog - American ranks #73 by total report volume. Death rate (490.0%) 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