Total Reports
730
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 730 reports on file
Whippet - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Whippet (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Whippet is #120 by FDA report volume; 4.8% of its 730 reports (35) were death-coded.
- #120
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.8%
- death-coded report share
- 137
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.5 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
35
of 730 reports
Death Rate
4.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.5 yr
15.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Whippet death-coded reports 4.8%
Cross-breed median
4.8% of 730 whippet 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: 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 137
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 76
Diarrhoea 69
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 47
Lack of efficacy - NOS 45
Anorexia 41
Emesis 39
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 35
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 121
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 79
Spinosad 45
Afoxolaner 44
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 40
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 31
Pimobendan 26
Moxidectin 24
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
254 (36.7%)
Recovered/Normal
224 (32.3%)
Ongoing
164 (23.7%)
Euthanized
21 (3.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
16 (2.3%)
Died
14 (2.0%)
Gender Distribution
Female 413 (56.6%)
Male 290 (39.7%)
Unknown 25 (3.4%)
Mixed 2 (0.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23 | |
| 2011 | 29 | |
| 2012 | 45 | |
| 2013 | 38 | |
| 2014 | 43 | |
| 2015 | 51 | |
| 2016 | 57 | |
| 2017 | 49 | |
| 2018 | 60 | |
| 2019 | 55 | |
| 2020 | 41 | |
| 2021 | 48 | |
| 2022 | 61 | |
| 2023 | 55 | |
| 2024 | 43 | |
| 2025 | 32 | |
Whippet Pet Health Insights
Whippet accounts for 730 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #120 by volume among dog breeds, with 35 reports (4.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.5 years, average weight 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (137), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (76), Diarrhoea (69). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (121 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (79) and Spinosad (45).
Outcome coding on 693 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (36.7%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Whippet? ▼
There are 730 adverse event reports involving Whippet in the FDA database, with 35 reports involving death (4.8% death rate). Whippet ranks #120 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Whippet? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Whippet are Vomiting (137 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (76 reports), Diarrhoea (69 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (47 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (45 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Whippet adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Whippet adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (121 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (79 reports), Spinosad (45 reports), Afoxolaner (44 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (40 reports).
What is the average age of Whippet in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Whippet at the time of adverse event reports is 5.5 years, with an average weight of 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Whippet 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 Whippet 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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