Total Reports
9
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 9 reports on file
Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela's FDA record: #445 most-reported dog breed, 9 total reports, 11.1% death-coded (1 reports).
- #445
- most-reported dog breed
- 11.1%
- death-coded report share
- 3
- Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS - top reaction
- 5.3 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
1
of 9 reports
Death Rate
11.1%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.3 yr
25.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela death-coded reports 11.1%
Cross-breed median
11.1% of 9 mountain dog - serra da estrela 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: 25.2 kg (55.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 3
Vomiting 2
Drug administration error 2
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 2
Lack of efficacy (flea) 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 5
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 2
Estriol Tablets 1
Milbemycin/Lufenuron Tablets 1
Canine B Burgdorferi *2 Alu Kb 1
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
6 (66.7%)
Recovered/Normal
2 (22.2%)
Euthanized
1 (11.1%)
Gender Distribution
Female 5 (55.6%)
Male 4 (44.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela Pet Health Insights
Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela accounts for 9 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #445 by volume among dog breeds, with 1 reports (11.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.3 years, average weight 25.2 kg (55.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS (3), Vomiting (2), Drug administration error (2). Most-referenced drug: Fluralaner Chew Tablets (5 reports), followed by Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew (2) and Estriol Tablets (1).
Outcome coding on 9 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (66.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,016-2,024 across 6 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela? ▼
There are 9 adverse event reports involving Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela in the FDA database, with 1 reports involving death (11.1% death rate). Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela ranks #445 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela are Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS (3 reports), Vomiting (2 reports), Drug administration error (2 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia (2 reports), Lack of efficacy (flea) (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela adverse event reports are Fluralaner Chew Tablets (5 reports), Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew (2 reports), Estriol Tablets (1 reports), Milbemycin/Lufenuron Tablets (1 reports), Canine B Burgdorferi *2 Alu Kb (1 reports).
What is the average age of Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela at the time of adverse event reports is 5.3 years, with an average weight of 25.2 kg (55.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Mountain Dog - Serra da Estrela 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 - Serra da Estrela 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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