Total Reports
1,321
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 1,321 reports on file
Dalmatian - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Dalmatian (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Dalmatian is #93 by FDA report volume; 4.6% of its 1,321 reports (61) were death-coded.
- #93
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.6%
- death-coded report share
- 251
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.7 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
61
of 1,321 reports
Death Rate
4.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.7 yr
25.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Dalmatian death-coded reports 4.6%
Cross-breed median
4.6% of 1,321 dalmatian 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: 25.1 kg (55.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 251
Emesis 106
Diarrhoea 105
Lack of efficacy - NOS 93
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 88
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 79
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 73
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 71
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 69
Digestive tract disorder NOS 46
Seizure NOS 46
Anorexia 41
Ataxia 40
Behavioural disorder NOS 36
Other abnormal test result NOS 36
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 262
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 151
Afoxolaner 87
Spinosad 80
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 76
Moxidectin 72
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 51
Oclacitinib Maleate 46
Carprofen 42
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 41
Trilostane 40
Bedinvetmab 32
Sarolaner 29
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 28
Gabapentin 22
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
424 (34.6%)
Recovered/Normal
388 (31.7%)
Ongoing
296 (24.2%)
Recovered with Sequela
55 (4.5%)
Died
38 (3.1%)
Euthanized
23 (1.9%)
Gender Distribution
Female 703 (53.2%)
Male 578 (43.8%)
Unknown 36 (2.7%)
Mixed 4 (0.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52 | |
| 2011 | 73 | |
| 2012 | 100 | |
| 2013 | 89 | |
| 2014 | 98 | |
| 2015 | 112 | |
| 2016 | 100 | |
| 2017 | 102 | |
| 2018 | 86 | |
| 2019 | 75 | |
| 2020 | 88 | |
| 2021 | 62 | |
| 2022 | 61 | |
| 2023 | 83 | |
| 2024 | 86 | |
| 2025 | 54 | |
Dalmatian Pet Health Insights
Dalmatian accounts for 1,321 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #93 by volume among dog breeds, with 61 reports (4.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.7 years, average weight 25.1 kg (55.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (251), Emesis (106), Diarrhoea (105). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (262 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (151) and Afoxolaner (87).
Outcome coding on 1,224 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (34.6%). 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 Dalmatian? ▼
There are 1,321 adverse event reports involving Dalmatian in the FDA database, with 61 reports involving death (4.6% death rate). Dalmatian ranks #93 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Dalmatian? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Dalmatian are Vomiting (251 reports), Emesis (106 reports), Diarrhoea (105 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (93 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (88 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Dalmatian adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Dalmatian adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (262 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (151 reports), Afoxolaner (87 reports), Spinosad (80 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (76 reports).
What is the average age of Dalmatian in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Dalmatian at the time of adverse event reports is 5.7 years, with an average weight of 25.1 kg (55.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Dalmatian 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 Dalmatian 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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