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The FDA adverse-event record for Bordetella Bronchiseptica, Strain 78-9159, Kb

585 adverse-event reports submitted to the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine reference Bordetella Bronchiseptica, Strain 78-9159, Kb. See the species affected, top reactions, and outcomes below.

585
adverse-event reports
12.8%
death-coded share
Dog
most-reported species
187
Vomiting - top reaction
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585
Total Reports
75
Deaths Reported
12.8%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Bordetella Bronchiseptica, Strain 78-9159, Kb

Administration Routes

SubcutaneousUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 585

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Labrador 55
Boxer (German Boxer) 32
Terrier - Yorkshire 30
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 28
Shih Tzu 25
Retriever - Golden 22
Chihuahua 22
Maltese 21
Crossbred Canine/dog 16
Dachshund (unspecified) 16

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 187
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 159
Anaphylactoid reaction 98
Facial swelling (see also 'Skin') 82
Other abnormal test result NOS 79
Anorexia 74
Emesis 67
Diarrhoea 64
Pale mucous membrane 59
Anaphylaxis 43
Urticaria 42
Leucocytosis NOS 42

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing
290 (49.6%)
Recovered/Normal
198 (33.8%)
Euthanized
40 (6.8%)
Died
35 (6.0%)
Outcome Unknown
22 (3.8%)

Bordetella Bronchiseptica, Strain 78-9159, Kb Adverse Event Insights

585 reports name Bordetella Bronchiseptica, Strain 78-9159, Kb; 75 recorded a death outcome (12.8% of reported events, not a population-level mortality rate). Active ingredient: Bordetella Bronchiseptica, Strain 78-9159, Kb. Administration routes: Subcutaneous, Unknown.

By species: Dog (585 reports). By breed: Retriever - Labrador (55), Boxer (German Boxer) (32), Terrier - Yorkshire (30).

Leading clinical signs: Vomiting (187), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (159), Anaphylactoid reaction (98), Facial swelling (see also 'Skin') (82). Outcome, 585 coded reports: Ongoing leads at 49.6%.

Read these counts as reporting volume, not risk: per our methodology, a widely-prescribed drug will rack up more raw FDA reports in a given year than a rarely-used one at an identical true rate, so we recommend comparing within similar-exposure products rather than across the full 2025 catalog.

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events (CVM AER) · 2025

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