Total Reports
3,859
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 3,859 reports on file
Hound - Basset - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Hound - Basset (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Hound - Basset's FDA record: #51 most-reported dog breed, 3,859 total reports, 4.0% death-coded (153 reports).
- #51
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.0%
- death-coded report share
- 728
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.5 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
153
of 3,859 reports
Death Rate
4.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.5 yr
23.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Hound - Basset death-coded reports 4.0%
Cross-breed median
4.0% of 3,859 hound - basset 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: 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 728
Emesis 403
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 359
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 338
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 326
Lack of efficacy - NOS 246
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 243
Diarrhoea 214
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 162
Digestive tract disorder NOS 148
Anorexia 110
Cardiac disorder NOS 92
Other abnormal test result NOS 87
Weight loss 84
INEFFECTIVE, ASCARIDS NOS 82
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 864
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 485
Spinosad 284
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 178
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 168
Moxidectin 158
Afoxolaner 154
Oclacitinib Maleate 138
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 133
Carprofen 115
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 72
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 70
Trilostane 67
Selamectin 62
Milbemycin Oxime 62
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
1,236 (35.3%)
Recovered/Normal
1,125 (32.1%)
Ongoing
806 (23.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
182 (5.2%)
Died
89 (2.5%)
Euthanized
65 (1.9%)
Gender Distribution
Male 1,986 (51.5%)
Female 1,796 (46.5%)
Unknown 69 (1.8%)
Mixed 8 (0.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 192 | |
| 2011 | 255 | |
| 2012 | 350 | |
| 2013 | 303 | |
| 2014 | 324 | |
| 2015 | 288 | |
| 2016 | 296 | |
| 2017 | 284 | |
| 2018 | 238 | |
| 2019 | 223 | |
| 2020 | 207 | |
| 2021 | 184 | |
| 2022 | 178 | |
| 2023 | 186 | |
| 2024 | 220 | |
| 2025 | 131 | |
Hound - Basset Pet Health Insights
Hound - Basset accounts for 3,859 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #51 by volume among dog breeds, with 153 reports (4.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.5 years, average weight 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (728), Emesis (403), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (359). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (864 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (485) and Spinosad (284).
Outcome coding on 3,503 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (35.3%). 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 - Basset? ▼
There are 3,859 adverse event reports involving Hound - Basset in the FDA database, with 153 reports involving death (4.0% death rate). Hound - Basset ranks #51 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Hound - Basset? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Hound - Basset are Vomiting (728 reports), Emesis (403 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (359 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (338 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (326 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Hound - Basset adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Hound - Basset adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (864 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (485 reports), Spinosad (284 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (178 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (168 reports).
What is the average age of Hound - Basset in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Hound - Basset at the time of adverse event reports is 5.5 years, with an average weight of 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Hound - Basset 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 - Basset 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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