Total Reports
822
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 822 reports on file
Greyhound - Italian - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Greyhound - Italian (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Greyhound - Italian ranks #117 by report volume among dog breeds - 23 of 822 reports (2.8%) recorded a death outcome.
- #117
- most-reported dog breed
- 2.8%
- death-coded report share
- 213
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.2 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
23
of 822 reports
Death Rate
2.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.2 yr
7.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Greyhound - Italian death-coded reports 2.8%
Cross-breed median
2.8% of 822 greyhound - italian 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: 7.4 kg (16.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 213
Emesis 102
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 89
Seizure NOS 62
Diarrhoea 61
Anorexia 39
Ataxia 39
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 38
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 173
Spinosad 82
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 52
Moxidectin 49
Afoxolaner 31
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 28
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 26
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 24
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
344 (47.1%)
Outcome Unknown
197 (27.0%)
Ongoing
144 (19.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
22 (3.0%)
Euthanized
15 (2.1%)
Died
8 (1.1%)
Gender Distribution
Male 408 (49.6%)
Female 382 (46.5%)
Unknown 29 (3.5%)
Mixed 3 (0.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50 | |
| 2011 | 53 | |
| 2012 | 86 | |
| 2013 | 85 | |
| 2014 | 81 | |
| 2015 | 48 | |
| 2016 | 54 | |
| 2017 | 61 | |
| 2018 | 52 | |
| 2019 | 48 | |
| 2020 | 31 | |
| 2021 | 44 | |
| 2022 | 38 | |
| 2023 | 22 | |
| 2024 | 48 | |
| 2025 | 21 | |
Greyhound - Italian Pet Health Insights
Greyhound - Italian accounts for 822 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #117 by volume among dog breeds, with 23 reports (2.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.2 years, average weight 7.4 kg (16.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (213), Emesis (102), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (89). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (173 reports), followed by Spinosad (82) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (52).
Outcome coding on 730 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (47.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Greyhound - Italian? ▼
There are 822 adverse event reports involving Greyhound - Italian in the FDA database, with 23 reports involving death (2.8% death rate). Greyhound - Italian ranks #117 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Greyhound - Italian? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Greyhound - Italian are Vomiting (213 reports), Emesis (102 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (89 reports), Seizure NOS (62 reports), Diarrhoea (61 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Greyhound - Italian adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Greyhound - Italian adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (173 reports), Spinosad (82 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (52 reports), Moxidectin (49 reports), Afoxolaner (31 reports).
What is the average age of Greyhound - Italian in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Greyhound - Italian at the time of adverse event reports is 6.2 years, with an average weight of 7.4 kg (16.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Greyhound - Italian 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 - Italian 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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