Total Reports
4,645
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 4,645 reports on file
Hound (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Hound (unspecified) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Hound (unspecified) ranks #41 by report volume among dog breeds - 107 of 4,645 reports (2.3%) recorded a death outcome.
- #41
- most-reported dog breed
- 2.3%
- death-coded report share
- 860
- Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm - top reaction
- 4.1 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
107
of 4,645 reports
Death Rate
2.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.1 yr
24.9 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Hound (unspecified) death-coded reports 2.3%
Cross-breed median
2.3% of 4,645 hound (unspecified) 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: 24.9 kg (54.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 860
Vomiting 640
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 552
INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS 269
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 260
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 253
Emesis 250
Lack of efficacy - NOS 247
Digestive tract disorder NOS 237
Diarrhoea 219
Seizure NOS 147
Other abnormal test result NOS 114
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 114
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 107
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 106
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 1,094
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 726
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 464
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 434
Moxidectin 369
Afoxolaner 315
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride 192
Sarolaner 138
Oclacitinib Maleate 135
Spinosad 114
Ivermectin 102
Bedinvetmab 96
Carprofen 77
Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron 68
Lufenuron + Milbemycin Oxime 67
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
1,876 (40.4%)
Ongoing
1,347 (29.0%)
Recovered/Normal
1,045 (22.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
273 (5.9%)
Died
55 (1.2%)
Euthanized
52 (1.1%)
Gender Distribution
Male 2,326 (50.1%)
Female 2,265 (48.8%)
Unknown 40 (0.9%)
Mixed 14 (0.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 60 | |
| 2012 | 153 | |
| 2013 | 177 | |
| 2014 | 217 | |
| 2015 | 252 | |
| 2016 | 305 | |
| 2017 | 364 | |
| 2018 | 394 | |
| 2019 | 469 | |
| 2020 | 468 | |
| 2021 | 450 | |
| 2022 | 339 | |
| 2023 | 358 | |
| 2024 | 402 | |
| 2025 | 233 | |
Hound (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Hound (unspecified) accounts for 4,645 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #41 by volume among dog breeds, with 107 reports (2.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.1 years, average weight 24.9 kg (54.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (860), Vomiting (640), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (552). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1,094 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (726) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (464).
Outcome coding on 4,648 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (40.4%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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4,495 reports · 5.7% death rate
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4,455 reports · 3.1% death rate
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4,292 reports · 3.8% death rate
Terrier - West Highland White
4,266 reports · 4.9% death rate
Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane
4,227 reports · 6.0% death rate
Dachshund - Miniature
4,095 reports · 4.6% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Hound (unspecified)? ▼
There are 4,645 adverse event reports involving Hound (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 107 reports involving death (2.3% death rate). Hound (unspecified) ranks #41 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Hound (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Hound (unspecified) are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (860 reports), Vomiting (640 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (552 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS (269 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (260 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Hound (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Hound (unspecified) adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1,094 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (726 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (464 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (434 reports), Moxidectin (369 reports).
What is the average age of Hound (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Hound (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 4.1 years, with an average weight of 24.9 kg (54.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Hound (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) 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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