Total Reports
55
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 55 reports on file
Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) ranks #267 by report volume among dog breeds - 1 of 55 reports (1.8%) recorded a death outcome.
- #267
- most-reported dog breed
- 1.8%
- death-coded report share
- 13
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.7 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
1
of 55 reports
Death Rate
1.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.7 yr
24.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) death-coded reports 1.8%
Cross-breed median
1.8% of 55 hound - norwegian (elk hound) 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: 24.8 kg (54.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 13
Emesis 7
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 5
Diarrhoea 4
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 10
Spinosad 9
Lufenuron + Milbemycin Oxime 8
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 7
Milbemycin Oxime 5
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
25 (45.5%)
Outcome Unknown
19 (34.5%)
Ongoing
7 (12.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
3 (5.5%)
Euthanized
1 (1.8%)
Gender Distribution
Female 30 (54.5%)
Male 24 (43.6%)
Unknown 1 (1.8%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 8 | |
| 2013 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 8 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 6 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) Pet Health Insights
Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) accounts for 55 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #267 by volume among dog breeds, with 1 reports (1.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.7 years, average weight 24.8 kg (54.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (13), Emesis (7), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (5). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (10 reports), followed by Spinosad (9) and Lufenuron + Milbemycin Oxime (8).
Outcome coding on 55 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (45.5%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,024 across 12 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound)? ▼
There are 55 adverse event reports involving Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) in the FDA database, with 1 reports involving death (1.8% death rate). Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) ranks #267 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) are Vomiting (13 reports), Emesis (7 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (5 reports), Diarrhoea (4 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (10 reports), Spinosad (9 reports), Lufenuron + Milbemycin Oxime (8 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (7 reports), Milbemycin Oxime (5 reports).
What is the average age of Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) at the time of adverse event reports is 6.7 years, with an average weight of 24.8 kg (54.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Hound - Norwegian (Elk Hound) 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 - Norwegian (Elk Hound) 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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