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Dachshund (unspecified) — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Dachshund (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. 837 627.75 418.5 209.25 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Dachshund (unspecified) drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Dachshund (unspecified) (Dog) has 13,165 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 599 deaths reported (450.0% death rate) — ranking #16 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (2,913 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 6.1 years.

Total Reports

13,165

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

599

of 13,165 reports

Death Rate

450.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

6.1 yr

7.5 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

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

450.0% of 13,165 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: 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 2,913
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 1,276
Emesis 1,249
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 1,011
Diarrhoea 926
Lack of efficacy - NOS 725
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 623
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 585
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 562
Seizure NOS 483
Anorexia 451
Digestive tract disorder NOS 363
Death 326
Other abnormal test result NOS 324
Behavioural disorder NOS 313

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 2,803
Spinosad 1,302
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 1,203
Moxidectin 806
Afoxolaner 787
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 505
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 459
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 397
Oclacitinib Maleate 331
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 306
Carprofen 303
Sarolaner 224
Nitenpyram 222
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 213
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 211

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
4,291 (36.6%)
Outcome Unknown
3,646 (31.1%)
Ongoing
2,662 (22.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
531 (4.5%)
Died
375 (3.2%)
Euthanized
224 (1.9%)

Gender Distribution

Male 6,472 (49.2%)
Female 6,366 (48.4%)
Unknown 277 (2.1%)
Mixed 50 (0.4%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 763
2011 1,011
2012 1,159
2013 1,051
2014 1,057
2015 988
2016 933
2017 950
2018 837
2019 768
2020 679
2021 617
2022 553
2023 653
2024 662
2025 484
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 Dachshund (unspecified) sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 7.5 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.

Dachshund (unspecified) Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Dachshund (unspecified) accounts for 13,165 submitted reports and currently ranks #16 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 599 involved a death outcome — a 450.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 6.1 years, with an average recorded body weight of 7.5 kg (16.5 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 Dachshund (unspecified) are Vomiting (2,913 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (1,276 reports), Emesis (1,249 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad appears in 2,803 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Spinosad (1,302) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1,203). 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 11,729 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (36.6% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,010 to 2,025 reports across the 16 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 Dachshund (unspecified) Adverse Event Data

With 13,165 adverse event reports, Dachshund (unspecified) has one of the larger report volumes in the FDA database. This typically reflects breed popularity rather than inherent health risk — more pets of a breed means more veterinary encounters and more opportunity for adverse event reporting.

The 450.0% 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 Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad, appearing in 2,803 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Dachshund (unspecified).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Dachshund (unspecified)?
There are 13,165 adverse event reports involving Dachshund (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 599 reports involving death (450.0% death rate). Dachshund (unspecified) ranks #16 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Dachshund (unspecified)?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Dachshund (unspecified) are Vomiting (2,913 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (1,276 reports), Emesis (1,249 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (1,011 reports), Diarrhoea (926 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Dachshund (unspecified) adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Dachshund (unspecified) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (2,803 reports), Spinosad (1,302 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1,203 reports), Moxidectin (806 reports), Afoxolaner (787 reports).
What is the average age of Dachshund (unspecified) in adverse event reports?
The average age of Dachshund (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 6.1 years, with an average weight of 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Dachshund (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 Dachshund (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.

Dachshund (unspecified) ranks #16 by total report volume. Death rate (450.0%) 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