Total Reports
913
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 913 reports on file
Bulldog - English - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Bulldog - English (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Bulldog - English ranks #113 by report volume among dog breeds - 79 of 913 reports (8.7%) recorded a death outcome.
- #113
- most-reported dog breed
- 8.7%
- death-coded report share
- 124
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.0 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
79
of 913 reports
Death Rate
8.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.0 yr
26.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Bulldog - English death-coded reports 8.7%
Cross-breed median
8.7% of 913 bulldog - english 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: 26.2 kg (57.8 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 124
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 82
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 81
Diarrhoea 69
Lack of efficacy - NOS 63
Seizure NOS 52
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 51
Death 43
Most Referenced Drugs
Bedinvetmab 203
Oclacitinib Maleate 129
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 108
Moxidectin 77
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 64
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 54
Carprofen 50
Afoxolaner 49
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
409 (44.8%)
Outcome Unknown
257 (28.1%)
Recovered/Normal
164 (18.0%)
Died
46 (5.0%)
Euthanized
33 (3.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
4 (0.4%)
Gender Distribution
Female 450 (49.3%)
Male 442 (48.4%)
Unknown 19 (2.1%)
Mixed 2 (0.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 12 | |
| 2023 | 67 | |
| 2024 | 529 | |
| 2025 | 289 | |
Bulldog - English Pet Health Insights
Bulldog - English accounts for 913 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #113 by volume among dog breeds, with 79 reports (8.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.0 years, average weight 26.2 kg (57.8 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (124), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (82), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) (81). Most-referenced drug: Bedinvetmab (203 reports), followed by Oclacitinib Maleate (129) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (108).
Outcome coding on 913 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (44.8%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,025 across 11 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Bulldog - English? ▼
There are 913 adverse event reports involving Bulldog - English in the FDA database, with 79 reports involving death (8.7% death rate). Bulldog - English ranks #113 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Bulldog - English? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Bulldog - English are Vomiting (124 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (82 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) (81 reports), Diarrhoea (69 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (63 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Bulldog - English adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Bulldog - English adverse event reports are Bedinvetmab (203 reports), Oclacitinib Maleate (129 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (108 reports), Moxidectin (77 reports), Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew (64 reports).
What is the average age of Bulldog - English in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Bulldog - English at the time of adverse event reports is 6.0 years, with an average weight of 26.2 kg (57.8 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Bulldog - English 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 - English 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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