Total Reports
12
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 12 reports on file
Ridgeback (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Ridgeback (unspecified) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 12 reports on file, Ridgeback (unspecified) sits at #421 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 0.0% (0 reports).
- #421
- most-reported dog breed
- 0.0%
- death-coded report share
- 3
- Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm - top reaction
- 4.2 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
0
of 12 reports
Death Rate
0.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.2 yr
31.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Ridgeback (unspecified) death-coded reports 0.0%
Cross-breed median
0.0% of 12 ridgeback (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: 31.8 kg (70.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 3
Vomiting 2
Emesis 1
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 1
Pruritus 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 11
Ivermectin 3
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 2
Nitenpyram 1
Spinosad 1
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
7 (58.3%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (25.0%)
Ongoing
2 (16.7%)
Gender Distribution
Female 8 (66.7%)
Male 4 (33.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
Ridgeback (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Ridgeback (unspecified) accounts for 12 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #421 by volume among dog breeds, with 0 reports (0.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.2 years, average weight 31.8 kg (70.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (3), Vomiting (2), Emesis (1). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (11 reports), followed by Ivermectin (3) and Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (2).
Outcome coding on 12 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (58.3%). Annual submissions ranged 2,014-2,023 across 7 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Ridgeback (unspecified)? ▼
There are 12 adverse event reports involving Ridgeback (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 0 reports involving death (0.0% death rate). Ridgeback (unspecified) ranks #421 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Ridgeback (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Ridgeback (unspecified) are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (3 reports), Vomiting (2 reports), Emesis (1 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (1 reports), Pruritus (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Ridgeback (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Ridgeback (unspecified) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (11 reports), Ivermectin (3 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (2 reports), Nitenpyram (1 reports), Spinosad (1 reports).
What is the average age of Ridgeback (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Ridgeback (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 4.2 years, with an average weight of 31.8 kg (70.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Ridgeback (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 Ridgeback (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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