Total Reports
559
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 559 reports on file
Cattle Dog (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Cattle Dog (unspecified) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Cattle Dog (unspecified)'s FDA record: #133 most-reported dog breed, 559 total reports, 4.8% death-coded (27 reports).
- #133
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.8%
- death-coded report share
- 98
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.0 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
27
of 559 reports
Death Rate
4.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.0 yr
20.7 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Cattle Dog (unspecified) death-coded reports 4.8%
Cross-breed median
4.8% of 559 cattle dog (unspecified) 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: 20.7 kg (45.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 98
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 85
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 50
Diarrhoea 39
Lack of efficacy - NOS 35
Seizure NOS 28
Emesis 22
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 18
Most Referenced Drugs
Moxidectin 107
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 90
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 82
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 47
Oclacitinib Maleate 43
Bedinvetmab 31
Sarolaner 29
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride 27
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
264 (47.2%)
Recovered/Normal
143 (25.6%)
Outcome Unknown
116 (20.8%)
Died
18 (3.2%)
Recovered with Sequela
9 (1.6%)
Euthanized
9 (1.6%)
Gender Distribution
Female 310 (55.5%)
Male 240 (42.9%)
Unknown 7 (1.3%)
Mixed 2 (0.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15 | |
| 2013 | 33 | |
| 2014 | 30 | |
| 2015 | 17 | |
| 2016 | 34 | |
| 2017 | 43 | |
| 2018 | 40 | |
| 2019 | 36 | |
| 2020 | 59 | |
| 2021 | 71 | |
| 2022 | 43 | |
| 2023 | 50 | |
| 2024 | 62 | |
| 2025 | 26 | |
Cattle Dog (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Cattle Dog (unspecified) accounts for 559 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #133 by volume among dog breeds, with 27 reports (4.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.0 years, average weight 20.7 kg (45.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (98), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (85), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (50). Most-referenced drug: Moxidectin (107 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (90) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (82).
Outcome coding on 559 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (47.2%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,025 across 14 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Cattle Dog (unspecified)? ▼
There are 559 adverse event reports involving Cattle Dog (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 27 reports involving death (4.8% death rate). Cattle Dog (unspecified) ranks #133 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Cattle Dog (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Cattle Dog (unspecified) are Vomiting (98 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (85 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (50 reports), Diarrhoea (39 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (35 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Cattle Dog (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Cattle Dog (unspecified) adverse event reports are Moxidectin (107 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (90 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (82 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (47 reports), Oclacitinib Maleate (43 reports).
What is the average age of Cattle Dog (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Cattle Dog (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 5.0 years, with an average weight of 20.7 kg (45.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Cattle Dog (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 Cattle Dog (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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