Total Reports
2,817
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 2,817 reports on file
Mountain Dog - Bernese - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Mountain Dog - Bernese (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 2,817 reports on file, Mountain Dog - Bernese sits at #65 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 4.5% (126 reports).
- #65
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.5%
- death-coded report share
- 539
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 2.8 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
126
of 2,817 reports
Death Rate
4.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
2.8 yr
31.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Mountain Dog - Bernese death-coded reports 4.5%
Cross-breed median
4.5% of 2,817 mountain dog - bernese 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: 31.4 kg (69.2 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 539
Diarrhoea 331
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 303
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 231
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 184
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 169
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 135
Anorexia 110
Other abnormal test result NOS 106
Seizure NOS 104
Lack of efficacy - NOS 102
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 84
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 76
Death by euthanasia 75
Panting 74
Most Referenced Drugs
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 632
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 355
Afoxolaner 340
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 209
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 169
Lotilaner 135
Carprofen 111
Moxidectin 98
Oclacitinib Maleate 88
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 84
Sarolaner 76
Bedinvetmab 72
Recombitek Lyme - 2126.R0 70
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 63
Recombinant E. Coli Bl21;Recombinant E. Coli Ecl19 60
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
972 (35.6%)
Outcome Unknown
878 (32.1%)
Recovered/Normal
724 (26.5%)
Euthanized
64 (2.3%)
Died
62 (2.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
31 (1.1%)
Gender Distribution
Male 1,510 (53.6%)
Female 1,227 (43.6%)
Unknown 67 (2.4%)
Mixed 13 (0.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51 | |
| 2011 | 56 | |
| 2012 | 59 | |
| 2013 | 60 | |
| 2014 | 103 | |
| 2015 | 100 | |
| 2016 | 105 | |
| 2017 | 132 | |
| 2018 | 117 | |
| 2019 | 147 | |
| 2020 | 207 | |
| 2021 | 245 | |
| 2022 | 299 | |
| 2023 | 342 | |
| 2024 | 461 | |
| 2025 | 333 | |
Mountain Dog - Bernese Pet Health Insights
Mountain Dog - Bernese accounts for 2,817 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #65 by volume among dog breeds, with 126 reports (4.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 2.8 years, average weight 31.4 kg (69.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (539), Diarrhoea (331), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia (303). Most-referenced drug: Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (632 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (355) and Afoxolaner (340).
Outcome coding on 2,731 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (35.6%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Corgi (unspecified)
2,744 reports · 4.3% death rate
Shepherd (unspecified)
2,725 reports · 4.4% death rate
Mastiff
2,952 reports · 6.2% death rate
Terrier - Rat
3,013 reports · 4.3% death rate
Terrier - Bull - Staffordshire
2,607 reports · 4.4% death rate
Spaniel (unspecified)
3,074 reports · 4.9% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Mountain Dog - Bernese? ▼
There are 2,817 adverse event reports involving Mountain Dog - Bernese in the FDA database, with 126 reports involving death (4.5% death rate). Mountain Dog - Bernese ranks #65 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Mountain Dog - Bernese? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Mountain Dog - Bernese are Vomiting (539 reports), Diarrhoea (331 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia (303 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (231 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS (184 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Mountain Dog - Bernese adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Mountain Dog - Bernese adverse event reports are Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (632 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (355 reports), Afoxolaner (340 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (209 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (169 reports).
What is the average age of Mountain Dog - Bernese in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Mountain Dog - Bernese at the time of adverse event reports is 2.8 years, with an average weight of 31.4 kg (69.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Mountain Dog - Bernese 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 Mountain Dog - Bernese 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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