Total Reports
13,165
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 13,165 reports on file
Dachshund (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Dachshund (unspecified) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Dachshund (unspecified) ranks #16 by report volume among dog breeds - 599 of 13,165 reports (4.5%) recorded a death outcome.
- #16
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.5%
- death-coded report share
- 2,913
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.1 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
599
of 13,165 reports
Death Rate
4.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.1 yr
7.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Dachshund (unspecified) death-coded reports 4.5%
Cross-breed median
4.5% of 13,165 dachshund (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: 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 | |
Dachshund (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Dachshund (unspecified) accounts for 13,165 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #16 by volume among dog breeds, with 599 reports (4.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.1 years, average weight 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (2,913), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (1,276), Emesis (1,249). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (2,803 reports), followed by Spinosad (1,302) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1,203).
Outcome coding on 11,729 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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Terrier (unspecified)
13,509 reports · 3.0% death rate
Maltese
13,674 reports · 3.2% death rate
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15,583 reports · 3.7% death rate
Terrier - Jack Russell
10,210 reports · 3.7% death rate
Collie - Border
9,801 reports · 4.3% death rate
Siberian Husky
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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 (4.5% 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.
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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