Total Reports
13
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 13 reports on file
Hovawart - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Hovawart (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Hovawart's FDA record: #413 most-reported dog breed, 13 total reports, 0.0% death-coded (0 reports).
- #413
- most-reported dog breed
- 0.0%
- death-coded report share
- 2
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 3.9 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
0
of 13 reports
Death Rate
0.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
3.9 yr
32.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Hovawart death-coded reports 0.0%
Cross-breed median
0.0% of 13 hovawart 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: 32.4 kg (71.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 2
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 2
Application site alopecia 1
Application site reaction NOS 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 3
Selamectin 2
Butorphanol 2
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 2
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
5 (38.5%)
Ongoing
4 (30.8%)
Recovered/Normal
4 (30.8%)
Gender Distribution
Female 8 (61.5%)
Male 5 (38.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
Hovawart Pet Health Insights
Hovawart accounts for 13 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #413 by volume among dog breeds, with 0 reports (0.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 3.9 years, average weight 32.4 kg (71.4 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (2), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (2), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (2). Most-referenced drug: Fluralaner Chew Tablets (3 reports), followed by Selamectin (2) and Butorphanol (2).
Outcome coding on 13 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (38.5%). Annual submissions ranged 2,013-2,024 across 10 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Hovawart? ▼
There are 13 adverse event reports involving Hovawart in the FDA database, with 0 reports involving death (0.0% death rate). Hovawart ranks #413 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Hovawart? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Hovawart are Vomiting (2 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (2 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (2 reports), Application site alopecia (1 reports), Application site reaction NOS (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Hovawart adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Hovawart adverse event reports are Fluralaner Chew Tablets (3 reports), Selamectin (2 reports), Butorphanol (2 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (2 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (2 reports).
What is the average age of Hovawart in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Hovawart at the time of adverse event reports is 3.9 years, with an average weight of 32.4 kg (71.4 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Hovawart 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 Hovawart 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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