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Bulldog (unspecified) — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Bulldog (unspecified) (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. 9 6.75 4.5 2.25 0 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Bulldog (unspecified) drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Bulldog (unspecified) (Dog) has 16 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 3 deaths reported (1880.0% death rate) — ranking #395 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Loss of hearing (4 cases). The top associated drug is Neomycin Sulfate Equivalent To Neomycin Base + Nystatin + Thiostrepton + Triamcinolone Acetonide. Average age at report: 5.5 years.

Total Reports

16

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

3

of 16 reports

Death Rate

1880.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

5.5 yr

25.0 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Bulldog (unspecified) death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

1880.0% of 16 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: 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Loss of hearing 4
Breathing difficulty 2
Vomiting 2
Panting 2
Decreased pulse oxygenation 2
Lack of efficacy - NOS 2
Death 2
Hypersalivation 1
Wheezing 1
Falling 1
Collapse NOS (see also Cardio-vascular and Neurological disorders) 1
Walking difficulty 1
Systemic disorder NOS 1
Death by euthanasia 1
Lymphoma 1

Most Referenced Drugs

Neomycin Sulfate Equivalent To Neomycin Base + Nystatin + Thiostrepton + Triamcinolone Acetonide 5
Ivermectin + Pyrantel 3
Carprofen 3
Isoflurane 2
Florfenicol + Mometasone Furoate + Terbinafine 2
Maropitant 1
Doxycycline 1
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 1
Levothyroxine Sodium, Usp 1
Ropinirole Hydrochloride 1
Alfaxan 1
Calsenate 1
Theracalcium 1
Methone 1
Syntocin 1

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
8 (44.4%)
Outcome Unknown
3 (16.7%)
Ongoing
3 (16.7%)
Died
2 (11.1%)
Euthanized
1 (5.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (5.6%)

Gender Distribution

Female 8 (50.0%)
Male 7 (43.8%)
Mixed 1 (6.3%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2022 1
2023 1
2024 9
2025 5
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 (unspecified) sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 25.0 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 (unspecified) Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Bulldog (unspecified) accounts for 16 submitted reports and currently ranks #395 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 3 involved a death outcome — a 1880.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 5.5 years, with an average recorded body weight of 25.0 kg (55.1 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 (unspecified) are Loss of hearing (4 reports), Breathing difficulty (2 reports), Vomiting (2 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Neomycin Sulfate Equivalent To Neomycin Base + Nystatin + Thiostrepton + Triamcinolone Acetonide appears in 5 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel (3) and Carprofen (3). 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 18 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (44.4% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,022 to 2,025 reports across the 4 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 (unspecified) Adverse Event Data

Bulldog (unspecified) has 16 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.

The 1880.0% 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 Neomycin Sulfate Equivalent To Neomycin Base + Nystatin + Thiostrepton + Triamcinolone Acetonide, appearing in 5 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Bulldog (unspecified).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Bulldog (unspecified)?
There are 16 adverse event reports involving Bulldog (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 3 reports involving death (1880.0% death rate). Bulldog (unspecified) ranks #395 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Bulldog (unspecified)?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Bulldog (unspecified) are Loss of hearing (4 reports), Breathing difficulty (2 reports), Vomiting (2 reports), Panting (2 reports), Decreased pulse oxygenation (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Bulldog (unspecified) adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Bulldog (unspecified) adverse event reports are Neomycin Sulfate Equivalent To Neomycin Base + Nystatin + Thiostrepton + Triamcinolone Acetonide (5 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel (3 reports), Carprofen (3 reports), Isoflurane (2 reports), Florfenicol + Mometasone Furoate + Terbinafine (2 reports).
What is the average age of Bulldog (unspecified) in adverse event reports?
The average age of Bulldog (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 5.5 years, with an average weight of 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Bulldog (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) ranks #395 by total report volume. Death rate (1880.0%) 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