Total Reports
621
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 621 reports on file
Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired is #127 by FDA report volume; 8.2% of its 621 reports (51) were death-coded.
- #127
- most-reported dog breed
- 8.2%
- death-coded report share
- 126
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 8.8 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
51
of 621 reports
Death Rate
8.2%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
8.8 yr
8.3 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired death-coded reports 8.2%
Cross-breed median
8.2% of 621 dachshund - standard smooth-haired 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: 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 126
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 72
Diarrhoea 52
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 46
Hyperkalaemia 37
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 35
Underdose 34
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 33
Most Referenced Drugs
Trilostane 349
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 81
Moxidectin 75
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 29
Spinosad 28
Oclacitinib Maleate 26
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 21
Carprofen 19
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
227 (36.6%)
Recovered/Normal
177 (28.5%)
Ongoing
158 (25.4%)
Euthanized
27 (4.3%)
Died
24 (3.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
8 (1.3%)
Gender Distribution
Female 312 (50.2%)
Male 300 (48.3%)
Unknown 8 (1.3%)
Mixed 1 (0.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 5 | |
| 2012 | 38 | |
| 2013 | 24 | |
| 2014 | 20 | |
| 2015 | 33 | |
| 2016 | 51 | |
| 2017 | 73 | |
| 2018 | 62 | |
| 2019 | 67 | |
| 2020 | 55 | |
| 2021 | 45 | |
| 2022 | 45 | |
| 2023 | 43 | |
| 2024 | 37 | |
| 2025 | 22 | |
Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired Pet Health Insights
Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired accounts for 621 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #127 by volume among dog breeds, with 51 reports (8.2%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 8.8 years, average weight 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (126), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (72), Diarrhoea (52). Most-referenced drug: Trilostane (349 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (81) and Moxidectin (75).
Outcome coding on 621 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (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 - Standard Smooth-haired? ▼
There are 621 adverse event reports involving Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired in the FDA database, with 51 reports involving death (8.2% death rate). Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired ranks #127 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired are Vomiting (126 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (72 reports), Diarrhoea (52 reports), Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) (46 reports), Hyperkalaemia (37 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired adverse event reports are Trilostane (349 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (81 reports), Moxidectin (75 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (29 reports), Spinosad (28 reports).
What is the average age of Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired at the time of adverse event reports is 8.8 years, with an average weight of 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired 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 - Standard Smooth-haired 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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