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Dalmatian — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Dalmatian (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. 88 66 44 22 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Dalmatian drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Dalmatian (Dog) has 1,321 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 61 deaths reported (460.0% death rate) — ranking #93 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (251 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 5.7 years.

Total Reports

1,321

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

61

of 1,321 reports

Death Rate

460.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

5.7 yr

25.1 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Dalmatian death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

460.0% of 1,321 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: 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
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 Dalmatian sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 25.1 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.

Dalmatian Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Dalmatian accounts for 1,321 submitted reports and currently ranks #93 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 61 involved a death outcome — a 460.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 5.7 years, with an average recorded body weight of 25.1 kg (55.3 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 Dalmatian are Vomiting (251 reports), Emesis (106 reports), Diarrhoea (105 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 262 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (151) and Afoxolaner (87). 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 1,224 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Outcome Unknown (34.6% 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 Dalmatian Adverse Event Data

Dalmatian has a moderate volume of adverse event reports (1,321). Report counts are influenced by breed popularity, owner awareness, and veterinary reporting practices.

The 460.0% 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 262 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Dalmatian.

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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 (460.0% 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.

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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.

Dalmatian ranks #93 by total report volume. Death rate (460.0%) 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