Total Reports
121
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 121 reports on file
Elkhound - Norwegian Black - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Elkhound - Norwegian Black (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Elkhound - Norwegian Black's FDA record: #222 most-reported dog breed, 121 total reports, 1.7% death-coded (2 reports).
- #222
- most-reported dog breed
- 1.7%
- death-coded report share
- 22
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.7 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
2
of 121 reports
Death Rate
1.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.7 yr
23.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Elkhound - Norwegian Black death-coded reports 1.7%
Cross-breed median
1.7% of 121 elkhound - norwegian black 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: 23.1 kg (50.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 22
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 10
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 9
Diarrhoea 9
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 9
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 8
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 7
Digestive tract disorder NOS 7
Most Referenced Drugs
Afoxolaner 35
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 26
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 12
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 6
Recombitek Lyme - 2126.R0 6
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 5
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 5
Spinosad 3
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
54 (55.1%)
Recovered/Normal
21 (21.4%)
Ongoing
19 (19.4%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (2.0%)
Euthanized
1 (1.0%)
Died
1 (1.0%)
Gender Distribution
Male 60 (49.6%)
Female 60 (49.6%)
Unknown 1 (0.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 | |
| 2011 | 7 | |
| 2012 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 9 | |
| 2014 | 7 | |
| 2015 | 11 | |
| 2016 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 8 | |
| 2018 | 6 | |
| 2019 | 9 | |
| 2020 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 9 | |
| 2023 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 9 | |
Elkhound - Norwegian Black Pet Health Insights
Elkhound - Norwegian Black accounts for 121 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #222 by volume among dog breeds, with 2 reports (1.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.7 years, average weight 23.1 kg (50.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (22), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (10), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (9). Most-referenced drug: Afoxolaner (35 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (26) and Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (12).
Outcome coding on 98 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (55.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,024 across 15 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Elkhound - Norwegian Black? ▼
There are 121 adverse event reports involving Elkhound - Norwegian Black in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (1.7% death rate). Elkhound - Norwegian Black ranks #222 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Elkhound - Norwegian Black? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Elkhound - Norwegian Black are Vomiting (22 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (10 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (9 reports), Diarrhoea (9 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS (9 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Elkhound - Norwegian Black adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Elkhound - Norwegian Black adverse event reports are Afoxolaner (35 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (26 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (12 reports), Ivermectin, Pyrantel (6 reports), Recombitek Lyme - 2126.R0 (6 reports).
What is the average age of Elkhound - Norwegian Black in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Elkhound - Norwegian Black at the time of adverse event reports is 5.7 years, with an average weight of 23.1 kg (50.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Elkhound - Norwegian Black 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 Elkhound - Norwegian Black 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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