Total Reports
5,792
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 5,792 reports on file
Dog (other) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Dog (other) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Dog (other) is #36 by FDA report volume; 4.1% of its 5,792 reports (238) were death-coded.
- #36
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.1%
- death-coded report share
- 1,244
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.0 yr
- average age at report
Higher volume usually means a more popular breed, not a riskier one, compare against how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
238
of 5,792 reports
Death Rate
4.1%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.0 yr
20.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Dog (other) death-coded reports 4.1%
Cross-breed median
4.1% of 5,792 dog (other) 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: 20.1 kg (44.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 1,244
Emesis 936
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 593
Diarrhoea 425
Lack of efficacy - NOS 270
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 227
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 216
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 214
Anorexia 211
Seizure NOS 208
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 162
Ataxia 156
Other abnormal test result NOS 152
Behavioural disorder NOS 143
Depression 128
Most Referenced Drugs
Spinosad 1,267
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 866
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 495
Afoxolaner 398
Trilostane 247
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride Injection 240
Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 68Mcg/163Mg 193
Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 272Mcg/652Mg 120
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 120
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 115
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 111
Carprofen 107
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 107
Ivermectin 105
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan 99
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
2,220 (43.0%)
Outcome Unknown
1,817 (35.2%)
Ongoing
655 (12.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
232 (4.5%)
Died
148 (2.9%)
Euthanized
90 (1.7%)
Gender Distribution
Female 2,656 (45.9%)
Male 2,577 (44.5%)
Unknown 521 (9.0%)
Mixed 38 (0.7%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 350 | |
| 2011 | 1,011 | |
| 2012 | 1,549 | |
| 2013 | 371 | |
| 2014 | 207 | |
| 2015 | 194 | |
| 2016 | 189 | |
| 2017 | 210 | |
| 2018 | 201 | |
| 2019 | 187 | |
| 2020 | 204 | |
| 2021 | 215 | |
| 2022 | 252 | |
| 2023 | 215 | |
| 2024 | 254 | |
| 2025 | 183 | |
Dog (other) Pet Health Insights
Dog (other) accounts for 5,792 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #36 by volume among dog breeds, with 238 reports (4.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.0 years, average weight 20.1 kg (44.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (1,244), Emesis (936), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (593). Most-referenced drug: Spinosad (1,267 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (866) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (495).
Outcome coding on 5,162 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (43.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier
5,775 reports · 4.3% death rate
Poodle - Miniature
5,328 reports · 3.5% death rate
Schnauzer (unspecified)
5,279 reports · 4.1% death rate
Mixed (Dog)
5,264 reports · 5.7% death rate
Rottweiler
6,412 reports · 8.1% death rate
Bulldog - French
6,836 reports · 4.4% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Dog (other)? ▼
There are 5,792 adverse event reports involving Dog (other) in the FDA database, with 238 reports involving death (4.1% death rate). Dog (other) ranks #36 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Dog (other)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Dog (other) are Vomiting (1,244 reports), Emesis (936 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (593 reports), Diarrhoea (425 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (270 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Dog (other) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Dog (other) adverse event reports are Spinosad (1,267 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (866 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (495 reports), Afoxolaner (398 reports), Trilostane (247 reports).
What is the average age of Dog (other) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Dog (other) at the time of adverse event reports is 5.0 years, with an average weight of 20.1 kg (44.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Dog (other) 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 Dog (other) 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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