Total Reports
6,836
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 6,836 reports on file
Bulldog - French - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Bulldog - French (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Bulldog - French's FDA record: #33 most-reported dog breed, 6,836 total reports, 4.4% death-coded (301 reports).
- #33
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.4%
- death-coded report share
- 1,939
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 3.4 yr
- average age at report
Report counts track breed popularity and reporting activity, not real-world risk, read this alongside how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
301
of 6,836 reports
Death Rate
4.4%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
3.4 yr
11.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Bulldog - French death-coded reports 4.4%
Cross-breed median
4.4% of 6,836 bulldog - french 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: 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 | |
Bulldog - French Pet Health Insights
Bulldog - French accounts for 6,836 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #33 by volume among dog breeds, with 301 reports (4.4%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 3.4 years, average weight 11.1 kg (24.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (1,939), Emesis (645), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (573). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (1,313 reports), followed by Oclacitinib Maleate (708) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (586).
Outcome coding on 6,623 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (40.5%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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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 (4.4% 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.
Compare a breed's report volume against how common the breed is before drawing conclusions. See our methodology for how death rate and rankings are computed.
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