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Siberian Husky — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Siberian Husky (Dog), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.

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Annual breed adverse-event registration timeline Bar chart showing yearly FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event report counts per breed registry cohort, with paw-print tick marks indicating count buckets. 824 618 412 206 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Siberian Husky drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Siberian Husky (Dog) has 9,399 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 418 deaths reported (440.0% death rate) — ranking #20 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (1,818 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 4.8 years.

Total Reports

9,399

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

418

of 9,399 reports

Death Rate

440.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

4.8 yr

25.3 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Siberian Husky death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

440.0% of 9,399 reports involved a death outcome. Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The 12% comparison line is the rough cross-breed median in the FDA CVM database; values above suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.

Average weight at time of report: 25.3 kg (55.8 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 1,818
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 805
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 788
Diarrhoea 735
Emesis 671
Seizure NOS 556
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 454
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 450
Lack of efficacy - NOS 431
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 387
Anorexia 292
Ataxia 250
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 247
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 243
Digestive tract disorder NOS 236

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 1,733
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 1,060
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 811
Moxidectin 699
Afoxolaner 606
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 489
Spinosad 407
Sarolaner 343
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 338
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 312
Carprofen 301
Bedinvetmab 297
Trilostane 155
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride 153
Oclacitinib Maleate 153

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown
2,894 (32.1%)
Recovered/Normal
2,829 (31.4%)
Ongoing
2,546 (28.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
315 (3.5%)
Died
235 (2.6%)
Euthanized
183 (2.0%)

Gender Distribution

Female 4,802 (51.1%)
Male 4,396 (46.8%)
Unknown 177 (1.9%)
Mixed 24 (0.3%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 224
2011 286
2012 474
2013 469
2014 546
2015 559
2016 605
2017 666
2018 678
2019 736
2020 744
2021 636
2022 679
2023 752
2024 824
2025 521
Size-class weight distribution across registered breeds Vertical bar chart showing the distribution of registered breeds across five size classes (Toy, Small, Medium, Large, Giant), each represented by a scaled dog-silhouette and a count value. 118 89 59 30 0 Breeds in class 38 Toy 0–6 kg Chihuahua 64 Small 6–14 kg Beagle 92 Medium 14–27 kg Border Collie 118 Large 27–45 kg Labrador Retriever 41 Giant 45–90 kg Great Dane Size-Class Distribution
Where Siberian Husky sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 25.3 kg.
Breed-group distribution donut chart Donut chart with kennel-club-ribbon center showing breed counts across the eight standard breed groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding, Miscellaneous). CH Sporting 32 · 14.2% Hound 36 · 15.9% Working 33 · 14.6% Terrier 31 · 13.7% Toy 23 · 10.2% Non-Sporting 21 · 9.3% Herding 32 · 14.2% Misc. 18 · 8.0% Breed-Group Classification 226 breeds across 8 taxonomic groups
Eight standard breed-group classifications used by major registries (AKC's seven groups plus Miscellaneous). Provides taxonomic context for breed lookups.

Siberian Husky Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Siberian Husky accounts for 9,399 submitted reports and currently ranks #20 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 418 involved a death outcome — a 440.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 4.8 years, with an average recorded body weight of 25.3 kg (55.8 lbs). These figures reflect the voluntary reporting pool only and should be read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — all of which shape how many events ever reach the FDA.

The most frequently reported clinical signs for Siberian Husky are Vomiting (1,818 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (805 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (788 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad appears in 1,733 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1,060) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (811). Counts like these surface which therapeutic classes dominate the reporting stream — useful context when comparing reactions across breeds of the same dog species.

Outcome coding on the 9,002 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Outcome Unknown (32.1% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,010 to 2,025 reports across the 16 years on file, indicating the reporting trend is shaped as much by awareness cycles as by underlying clinical events. Because FDA adverse event reports describe correlation rather than causation, these numbers are most useful as a signal of where to ask further questions with a veterinarian — not as a standalone risk score for any individual dog.

Understanding Siberian Husky Adverse Event Data

With 9,399 adverse event reports, Siberian Husky has one of the larger report volumes in the FDA database. This typically reflects breed popularity rather than inherent health risk — more pets of a breed means more veterinary encounters and more opportunity for adverse event reporting.

The 440.0% death rate is above average, though this statistic should be interpreted cautiously. Death reports may be overrepresented because serious outcomes are more likely to be reported than mild reactions.

The most frequently referenced drug in adverse reports is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad, appearing in 1,733 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Siberian Husky.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Siberian Husky?
There are 9,399 adverse event reports involving Siberian Husky in the FDA database, with 418 reports involving death (440.0% death rate). Siberian Husky ranks #20 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Siberian Husky?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Siberian Husky are Vomiting (1,818 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (805 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (788 reports), Diarrhoea (735 reports), Emesis (671 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Siberian Husky adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Siberian Husky adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (1,733 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1,060 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (811 reports), Moxidectin (699 reports), Afoxolaner (606 reports).
What is the average age of Siberian Husky in adverse event reports?
The average age of Siberian Husky at the time of adverse event reports is 4.8 years, with an average weight of 25.3 kg (55.8 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky 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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Data Sources & Methodology

Adverse event data sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine via the openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events API. Reports are voluntarily submitted by pet owners, veterinarians, and product manufacturers.

Siberian Husky ranks #20 by total report volume. Death rate (440.0%) reflects the proportion of reports involving death and should not be interpreted as a breed-specific mortality rate. Reporting biases, breed popularity, and veterinary access all influence report counts.

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Data sourced from official AKC, AVMA, ACVO, and breed-club veterinary references. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBreed Editorial