Total Reports
287
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 287 reports on file
Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) is #167 by FDA report volume; 7.0% of its 287 reports (20) were death-coded.
- #167
- most-reported dog breed
- 7.0%
- death-coded report share
- 61
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.0 yr
- average age at report
Higher volume usually means a more popular breed, not a riskier one, compare against how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
20
of 287 reports
Death Rate
7.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.0 yr
36.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) death-coded reports 7.0%
Cross-breed median
7.0% of 287 cattle dog - flanders (bouvier) 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: 36.6 kg (80.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 61
Diarrhoea 30
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 29
Emesis 27
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 20
Anorexia 17
Digestive tract disorder NOS 17
Lack of efficacy - NOS 11
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 37
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 25
Afoxolaner 23
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 23
Spinosad 17
Carprofen 17
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 17
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 13
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
101 (38.7%)
Outcome Unknown
80 (30.7%)
Ongoing
56 (21.5%)
Died
12 (4.6%)
Euthanized
8 (3.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
4 (1.5%)
Gender Distribution
Male 142 (49.5%)
Female 137 (47.7%)
Unknown 6 (2.1%)
Mixed 2 (0.7%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13 | |
| 2011 | 18 | |
| 2012 | 20 | |
| 2013 | 20 | |
| 2014 | 20 | |
| 2015 | 22 | |
| 2016 | 29 | |
| 2017 | 34 | |
| 2018 | 20 | |
| 2019 | 15 | |
| 2020 | 17 | |
| 2021 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 12 | |
| 2023 | 12 | |
| 2024 | 14 | |
| 2025 | 12 | |
Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) Pet Health Insights
Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) accounts for 287 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #167 by volume among dog breeds, with 20 reports (7.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.0 years, average weight 36.6 kg (80.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (61), Diarrhoea (30), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (29). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (37 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (25) and Afoxolaner (23).
Outcome coding on 261 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (38.7%). 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 Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier)? ▼
There are 287 adverse event reports involving Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) in the FDA database, with 20 reports involving death (7.0% death rate). Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) ranks #167 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) are Vomiting (61 reports), Diarrhoea (30 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (29 reports), Emesis (27 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (20 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (37 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (25 reports), Afoxolaner (23 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (23 reports), Spinosad (17 reports).
What is the average age of Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) at the time of adverse event reports is 5.0 years, with an average weight of 36.6 kg (80.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) 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 Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) 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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