Total Reports
4,095
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 4,095 reports on file
Dachshund - Miniature - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Dachshund - Miniature (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Dachshund - Miniature's FDA record: #48 most-reported dog breed, 4,095 total reports, 4.6% death-coded (190 reports).
- #48
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.6%
- death-coded report share
- 925
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.4 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
190
of 4,095 reports
Death Rate
4.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.4 yr
6.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Dachshund - Miniature death-coded reports 4.6%
Cross-breed median
4.6% of 4,095 dachshund - miniature 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: 6.1 kg (13.5 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 925
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 577
Emesis 365
Diarrhoea 337
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 272
Anorexia 183
Lack of efficacy - NOS 180
Seizure NOS 173
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 171
Behavioural disorder NOS 135
Other abnormal test result NOS 129
Emesis (multiple) 129
Digestive tract disorder NOS 128
Not eating 122
Decreased appetite 108
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 865
Trilostane 468
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 363
Afoxolaner 303
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 220
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 206
Moxidectin 200
Spinosad 200
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 112
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 102
Oclacitinib Maleate 99
Carprofen 90
Nitenpyram 85
Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 68Mcg/163Mg 81
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 80
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
1,502 (36.6%)
Outcome Unknown
1,413 (34.5%)
Ongoing
854 (20.8%)
Recovered with Sequela
141 (3.4%)
Died
98 (2.4%)
Euthanized
92 (2.2%)
Gender Distribution
Female 2,268 (55.4%)
Male 1,721 (42.0%)
Unknown 88 (2.1%)
Mixed 18 (0.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | |
| 2011 | 76 | |
| 2012 | 272 | |
| 2013 | 345 | |
| 2014 | 416 | |
| 2015 | 435 | |
| 2016 | 375 | |
| 2017 | 396 | |
| 2018 | 292 | |
| 2019 | 264 | |
| 2020 | 229 | |
| 2021 | 204 | |
| 2022 | 178 | |
| 2023 | 207 | |
| 2024 | 223 | |
| 2025 | 175 | |
Dachshund - Miniature Pet Health Insights
Dachshund - Miniature accounts for 4,095 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #48 by volume among dog breeds, with 190 reports (4.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.4 years, average weight 6.1 kg (13.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (925), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (577), Emesis (365). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (865 reports), followed by Trilostane (468) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (363).
Outcome coding on 4,100 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (36.6%). 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 Dachshund - Miniature? ▼
There are 4,095 adverse event reports involving Dachshund - Miniature in the FDA database, with 190 reports involving death (4.6% death rate). Dachshund - Miniature ranks #48 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Dachshund - Miniature? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Dachshund - Miniature are Vomiting (925 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (577 reports), Emesis (365 reports), Diarrhoea (337 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (272 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Dachshund - Miniature adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Dachshund - Miniature adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (865 reports), Trilostane (468 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (363 reports), Afoxolaner (303 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (220 reports).
What is the average age of Dachshund - Miniature in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Dachshund - Miniature at the time of adverse event reports is 6.4 years, with an average weight of 6.1 kg (13.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Dachshund - Miniature 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 Dachshund - Miniature 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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