Total Reports
24
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 24 reports on file
Elkhound (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Elkhound (unspecified) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 24 reports on file, Elkhound (unspecified) sits at #344 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 0.0% (0 reports).
- #344
- most-reported dog breed
- 0.0%
- death-coded report share
- 4
- Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS - top reaction
- 6.6 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
0
of 24 reports
Death Rate
0.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.6 yr
24.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Elkhound (unspecified) death-coded reports 0.0%
Cross-breed median
0.0% of 24 elkhound (unspecified) 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: 24.0 kg (52.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 4
Vomiting 4
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 3
Other abnormal test result NOS 2
Emesis (multiple) 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 5
Lotilaner 3
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 2
Trilostane 2
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
12 (50.0%)
Recovered/Normal
6 (25.0%)
Ongoing
6 (25.0%)
Gender Distribution
Male 16 (66.7%)
Female 7 (29.2%)
Unknown 1 (4.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 2 | |
Elkhound (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Elkhound (unspecified) accounts for 24 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #344 by volume among dog breeds, with 0 reports (0.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.6 years, average weight 24.0 kg (52.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS (4), Vomiting (4), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia (3). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (5 reports), followed by Lotilaner (3) and Fluralaner Chew Tablets (2).
Outcome coding on 24 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (50.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,014-2,025 across 10 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Elkhound (unspecified)? ▼
There are 24 adverse event reports involving Elkhound (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 0 reports involving death (0.0% death rate). Elkhound (unspecified) ranks #344 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Elkhound (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Elkhound (unspecified) are Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS (4 reports), Vomiting (4 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia (3 reports), Other abnormal test result NOS (2 reports), Emesis (multiple) (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Elkhound (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Elkhound (unspecified) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (5 reports), Lotilaner (3 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (2 reports), Trilostane (2 reports), Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew (2 reports).
What is the average age of Elkhound (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Elkhound (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 6.6 years, with an average weight of 24.0 kg (52.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Elkhound (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) 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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