Total Reports
3,648
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 3,648 reports on file
Greyhound - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Greyhound (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Greyhound's FDA record: #55 most-reported dog breed, 3,648 total reports, 3.7% death-coded (136 reports).
- #55
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.7%
- death-coded report share
- 1,322
- Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm - 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
136
of 3,648 reports
Death Rate
3.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.4 yr
30.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Greyhound death-coded reports 3.7%
Cross-breed median
3.7% of 3,648 greyhound 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: 30.8 kg (67.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 1,322
INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS 874
Digestive tract disorder NOS 528
Diarrhoea 325
Vomiting 244
Lack of efficacy - NOS 212
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 170
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - NOS 132
Emesis 112
Loose stool 84
Anorexia 71
Other abnormal test result NOS 67
Death by euthanasia 66
Death 65
Panting 61
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 867
Moxidectin 370
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 310
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 260
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 246
Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 272Mcg/652Mg 146
Fenbendazole 127
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 121
Febantel + Praziquantel + Pyrantel Pamoate 110
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 104
Afoxolaner 89
Milbemycin Oxime 76
Febantel + Praziquantel + Pyrantel 76
Bedinvetmab 73
Carprofen 71
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
1,814 (53.4%)
Ongoing
838 (24.6%)
Recovered/Normal
572 (16.8%)
Died
82 (2.4%)
Euthanized
55 (1.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
39 (1.1%)
Gender Distribution
Female 1,908 (52.3%)
Male 1,606 (44.0%)
Unknown 112 (3.1%)
Mixed 22 (0.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 149 | |
| 2011 | 130 | |
| 2012 | 183 | |
| 2013 | 198 | |
| 2014 | 185 | |
| 2015 | 195 | |
| 2016 | 255 | |
| 2017 | 398 | |
| 2018 | 411 | |
| 2019 | 398 | |
| 2020 | 326 | |
| 2021 | 246 | |
| 2022 | 170 | |
| 2023 | 155 | |
| 2024 | 152 | |
| 2025 | 97 | |
Greyhound Pet Health Insights
Greyhound accounts for 3,648 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #55 by volume among dog breeds, with 136 reports (3.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.4 years, average weight 30.8 kg (67.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (1,322), INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS (874), Digestive tract disorder NOS (528). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (867 reports), followed by Moxidectin (370) and Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (310).
Outcome coding on 3,400 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (53.4%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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3,700 reports · 5.1% death rate
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3,752 reports · 3.3% death rate
Havanese
3,845 reports · 2.1% death rate
Retriever (unspecified)
3,439 reports · 1.9% death rate
Hound - Basset
3,859 reports · 4.0% death rate
Sheepdog - Shetland
4,080 reports · 6.6% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Greyhound? ▼
There are 3,648 adverse event reports involving Greyhound in the FDA database, with 136 reports involving death (3.7% death rate). Greyhound ranks #55 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Greyhound? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Greyhound are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (1,322 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS (874 reports), Digestive tract disorder NOS (528 reports), Diarrhoea (325 reports), Vomiting (244 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Greyhound adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Greyhound adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (867 reports), Moxidectin (370 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (310 reports), Imidacloprid + Moxidectin (260 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (246 reports).
What is the average age of Greyhound in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Greyhound at the time of adverse event reports is 5.4 years, with an average weight of 30.8 kg (67.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Greyhound 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 Greyhound 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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