Total Reports
126
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 126 reports on file
Hound - Afghan - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Hound - Afghan (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Hound - Afghan ranks #218 by report volume among dog breeds - 11 of 126 reports (8.7%) recorded a death outcome.
- #218
- most-reported dog breed
- 8.7%
- death-coded report share
- 24
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.8 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
11
of 126 reports
Death Rate
8.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.8 yr
27.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Hound - Afghan death-coded reports 8.7%
Cross-breed median
8.7% of 126 hound - afghan 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: 27.0 kg (59.5 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 24
Emesis 24
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 19
Diarrhoea 14
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 10
Death 9
Behavioural disorder NOS 5
Digestive tract disorder NOS 4
Most Referenced Drugs
Spinosad 26
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 24
Afoxolaner 9
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 6
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 6
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 5
Ivermectin + Pyrantel 4
Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 272Mcg/652Mg 3
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
57 (47.5%)
Outcome Unknown
30 (25.0%)
Ongoing
19 (15.8%)
Died
9 (7.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
3 (2.5%)
Euthanized
2 (1.7%)
Gender Distribution
Female 56 (44.4%)
Male 56 (44.4%)
Unknown 13 (10.3%)
Mixed 1 (0.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 10 | |
| 2012 | 25 | |
| 2013 | 12 | |
| 2014 | 18 | |
| 2015 | 15 | |
| 2016 | 9 | |
| 2017 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
Hound - Afghan Pet Health Insights
Hound - Afghan accounts for 126 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #218 by volume among dog breeds, with 11 reports (8.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.8 years, average weight 27.0 kg (59.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (24), Emesis (24), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (19). Most-referenced drug: Spinosad (26 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (24) and Afoxolaner (9).
Outcome coding on 120 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (47.5%). 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 Hound - Afghan? ▼
There are 126 adverse event reports involving Hound - Afghan in the FDA database, with 11 reports involving death (8.7% death rate). Hound - Afghan ranks #218 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Hound - Afghan? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Hound - Afghan are Vomiting (24 reports), Emesis (24 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (19 reports), Diarrhoea (14 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (10 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Hound - Afghan adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Hound - Afghan adverse event reports are Spinosad (26 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (24 reports), Afoxolaner (9 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (6 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (6 reports).
What is the average age of Hound - Afghan in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Hound - Afghan at the time of adverse event reports is 5.8 years, with an average weight of 27.0 kg (59.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Hound - Afghan 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 Hound - Afghan 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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