Total Reports
9
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 9 reports on file
Fila Brasiliero - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Fila Brasiliero (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 9 reports on file, Fila Brasiliero sits at #440 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 22.2% (2 reports).
- #440
- most-reported dog breed
- 22.2%
- death-coded report share
- 2
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 3.8 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 9 reports
Death Rate
22.2%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
3.8 yr
61.7 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Fila Brasiliero death-coded reports 22.2%
Cross-breed median
22.2% of 9 fila brasiliero 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: 61.7 kg (136.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 2
Death 2
Tachycardia 1
Dyspnoea 1
Weakness 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin 2
Firocoxib 1
Carprofen 1
Ivermectin 272Mcg, Pyrantel 227Mg 1
Ivermectin 136Mcg, Pyrantel 114Mg 1
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
3 (50.0%)
Died
2 (33.3%)
Ongoing
1 (16.7%)
Gender Distribution
Male 5 (55.6%)
Female 3 (33.3%)
Unknown 1 (11.1%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
Fila Brasiliero Pet Health Insights
Fila Brasiliero accounts for 9 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #440 by volume among dog breeds, with 2 reports (22.2%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 3.8 years, average weight 61.7 kg (136.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (2), Death (2), Tachycardia (1). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin (2 reports), followed by Firocoxib (1) and Carprofen (1).
Outcome coding on 6 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (50.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,015 across 5 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Fila Brasiliero? ▼
There are 9 adverse event reports involving Fila Brasiliero in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (22.2% death rate). Fila Brasiliero ranks #440 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Fila Brasiliero? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Fila Brasiliero are Vomiting (2 reports), Death (2 reports), Tachycardia (1 reports), Dyspnoea (1 reports), Weakness (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Fila Brasiliero adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Fila Brasiliero adverse event reports are Milbemycin (2 reports), Firocoxib (1 reports), Carprofen (1 reports), Ivermectin 272Mcg, Pyrantel 227Mg (1 reports), Ivermectin 136Mcg, Pyrantel 114Mg (1 reports).
What is the average age of Fila Brasiliero in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Fila Brasiliero at the time of adverse event reports is 3.8 years, with an average weight of 61.7 kg (136.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Fila Brasiliero 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 Fila Brasiliero 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.
Every figure on PlainBreed is rendered directly from FDA openFDA adverse event data, no number is typed in by an editor. Breed figures are computed directly from FDA openFDA data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.