Total Reports
86
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 86 reports on file
Elkhound - Norwegian Grey - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Elkhound - Norwegian Grey (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Elkhound - Norwegian Grey's FDA record: #240 most-reported dog breed, 86 total reports, 3.5% death-coded (3 reports).
- #240
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.5%
- death-coded report share
- 12
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.4 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 86 reports
Death Rate
3.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.4 yr
23.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Elkhound - Norwegian Grey death-coded reports 3.5%
Cross-breed median
3.5% of 86 elkhound - norwegian grey 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: 23.4 kg (51.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 12
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 8
Seizure NOS 6
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 6
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 6
Most Referenced Drugs
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 27
Moxidectin 13
Sarolaner 10
Bedinvetmab 8
Milbemycin Oxime 5
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
51 (59.3%)
Outcome Unknown
17 (19.8%)
Recovered/Normal
15 (17.4%)
Euthanized
3 (3.5%)
Gender Distribution
Male 55 (64.0%)
Female 30 (34.9%)
Unknown 1 (1.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 6 | |
| 2019 | 10 | |
| 2020 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 10 | |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 11 | |
| 2024 | 16 | |
| 2025 | 13 | |
Elkhound - Norwegian Grey Pet Health Insights
Elkhound - Norwegian Grey accounts for 86 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #240 by volume among dog breeds, with 3 reports (3.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.4 years, average weight 23.4 kg (51.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (12), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia (8), Seizure NOS (6). Most-referenced drug: Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (27 reports), followed by Moxidectin (13) and Sarolaner (10).
Outcome coding on 86 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (59.3%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,025 across 13 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Elkhound - Norwegian Grey? ▼
There are 86 adverse event reports involving Elkhound - Norwegian Grey in the FDA database, with 3 reports involving death (3.5% death rate). Elkhound - Norwegian Grey ranks #240 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Elkhound - Norwegian Grey? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Elkhound - Norwegian Grey are Vomiting (12 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia (8 reports), Seizure NOS (6 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS (6 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS (6 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Elkhound - Norwegian Grey adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Elkhound - Norwegian Grey adverse event reports are Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (27 reports), Moxidectin (13 reports), Sarolaner (10 reports), Bedinvetmab (8 reports), Milbemycin Oxime (5 reports).
What is the average age of Elkhound - Norwegian Grey in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Elkhound - Norwegian Grey at the time of adverse event reports is 5.4 years, with an average weight of 23.4 kg (51.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Elkhound - Norwegian Grey 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 Grey 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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