Total Reports
84
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 84 reports on file
Dogo Argentino - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Dogo Argentino (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Dogo Argentino ranks #242 by report volume among dog breeds - 3 of 84 reports (3.6%) recorded a death outcome.
- #242
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.6%
- death-coded report share
- 23
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 3.6 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
3
of 84 reports
Death Rate
3.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
3.6 yr
36.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Dogo Argentino death-coded reports 3.6%
Cross-breed median
3.6% of 84 dogo argentino 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: 36.4 kg (80.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 23
Diarrhoea 9
Emesis (multiple) 9
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 8
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 7
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 39
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 10
Spinosad 8
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 6
Nitenpyram 3
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
30 (35.7%)
Outcome Unknown
25 (29.8%)
Ongoing
23 (27.4%)
Recovered with Sequela
3 (3.6%)
Died
2 (2.4%)
Euthanized
1 (1.2%)
Gender Distribution
Female 42 (50.0%)
Male 41 (48.8%)
Unknown 1 (1.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 12 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 7 | |
| 2020 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 10 | |
| 2024 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 9 | |
Dogo Argentino Pet Health Insights
Dogo Argentino accounts for 84 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #242 by volume among dog breeds, with 3 reports (3.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 3.6 years, average weight 36.4 kg (80.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (23), Diarrhoea (9), Emesis (multiple) (9). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (39 reports), followed by Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew (10) and Spinosad (8).
Outcome coding on 84 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (35.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 15 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Dogo Argentino? ▼
There are 84 adverse event reports involving Dogo Argentino in the FDA database, with 3 reports involving death (3.6% death rate). Dogo Argentino ranks #242 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Dogo Argentino? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Dogo Argentino are Vomiting (23 reports), Diarrhoea (9 reports), Emesis (multiple) (9 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (8 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (7 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Dogo Argentino adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Dogo Argentino adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (39 reports), Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew (10 reports), Spinosad (8 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (6 reports), Nitenpyram (3 reports).
What is the average age of Dogo Argentino in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Dogo Argentino at the time of adverse event reports is 3.6 years, with an average weight of 36.4 kg (80.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Dogo Argentino 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 Dogo Argentino 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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