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Bulldog - French — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Bulldog - French (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. 736 552 368 184 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Bulldog - French drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Bulldog - French (Dog) has 6,836 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 301 deaths reported (440.0% death rate) — ranking #33 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (1,939 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 3.4 years.

Total Reports

6,836

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

301

of 6,836 reports

Death Rate

440.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

3.4 yr

11.1 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Bulldog - French death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

440.0% of 6,836 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: 11.1 kg (24.5 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 1,939
Emesis 645
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 573
Diarrhoea 555
Seizure NOS 387
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 321
Lack of efficacy - NOS 268
Emesis (multiple) 234
Anorexia 228
Hives (see also 'Skin') 209
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 196
Shaking 182
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 170
Not eating 169
Death 165

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 1,313
Oclacitinib Maleate 708
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 586
Afoxolaner 432
Moxidectin 406
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 397
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 377
Spinosad 313
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 283
Anti-Il31 Mab Mcs Lot #1283563 244
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 213
Maropitant Citrate 173
Lotilaner 142
Sarolaner 140
Carprofen 128

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
2,680 (40.5%)
Ongoing
2,001 (30.2%)
Outcome Unknown
1,496 (22.6%)
Died
187 (2.8%)
Recovered with Sequela
144 (2.2%)
Euthanized
115 (1.7%)

Gender Distribution

Male 3,578 (52.3%)
Female 3,055 (44.7%)
Unknown 166 (2.4%)
Mixed 37 (0.5%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 112
2011 171
2012 314
2013 303
2014 311
2015 367
2016 433
2017 450
2018 466
2019 499
2020 506
2021 547
2022 504
2023 576
2024 736
2025 541
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 - French sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 11.1 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 - French Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Bulldog - French accounts for 6,836 submitted reports and currently ranks #33 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 301 involved a death outcome — a 440.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 3.4 years, with an average recorded body weight of 11.1 kg (24.5 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 - French are Vomiting (1,939 reports), Emesis (645 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (573 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 1,313 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Oclacitinib Maleate (708) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (586). 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 6,623 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (40.5% 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 - French Adverse Event Data

With 6,836 adverse event reports, Bulldog - French has one of the larger report volumes in the FDA database. This typically reflects breed popularity rather than inherent health risk — more pets of a breed means more veterinary encounters and more opportunity for adverse event reporting.

The 440.0% 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 1,313 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Bulldog - French.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Bulldog - French?
There are 6,836 adverse event reports involving Bulldog - French in the FDA database, with 301 reports involving death (440.0% death rate). Bulldog - French ranks #33 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Bulldog - French?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Bulldog - French are Vomiting (1,939 reports), Emesis (645 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (573 reports), Diarrhoea (555 reports), Seizure NOS (387 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Bulldog - French adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Bulldog - French adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (1,313 reports), Oclacitinib Maleate (708 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (586 reports), Afoxolaner (432 reports), Moxidectin (406 reports).
What is the average age of Bulldog - French in adverse event reports?
The average age of Bulldog - French at the time of adverse event reports is 3.4 years, with an average weight of 11.1 kg (24.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Bulldog - French 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 - French 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 - French ranks #33 by total report volume. Death rate (440.0%) 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