Total Reports
156
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 156 reports on file
Australian Kelpie - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Australian Kelpie (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Australian Kelpie's FDA record: #200 most-reported dog breed, 156 total reports, 1.9% death-coded (3 reports).
- #200
- most-reported dog breed
- 1.9%
- death-coded report share
- 30
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.2 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
3
of 156 reports
Death Rate
1.9%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.2 yr
21.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Australian Kelpie death-coded reports 1.9%
Cross-breed median
1.9% of 156 australian kelpie 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: 21.2 kg (46.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 30
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 22
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 14
Diarrhoea 12
Seizure NOS 12
Inappetence 8
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 7
Pruritus 7
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 16
Afoxolaner 68 Mg Chewable Tablets 14
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 14
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 12
Moxidectin 9
Spinosad 8
Selamectin 6
Afoxolaner 6
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
61 (39.1%)
Recovered/Normal
49 (31.4%)
Ongoing
36 (23.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
7 (4.5%)
Died
2 (1.3%)
Euthanized
1 (0.6%)
Gender Distribution
Female 99 (63.5%)
Male 55 (35.3%)
Unknown 2 (1.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 6 | |
| 2013 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 17 | |
| 2016 | 23 | |
| 2017 | 16 | |
| 2018 | 9 | |
| 2019 | 11 | |
| 2020 | 9 | |
| 2021 | 7 | |
| 2022 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 12 | |
| 2024 | 12 | |
| 2025 | 15 | |
Australian Kelpie Pet Health Insights
Australian Kelpie accounts for 156 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #200 by volume among dog breeds, with 3 reports (1.9%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.2 years, average weight 21.2 kg (46.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (30), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (22), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (14). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (16 reports), followed by Afoxolaner 68 Mg Chewable Tablets (14) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (14).
Outcome coding on 156 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (39.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 15 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Spaniel - Springer Welsh
155 reports · 3.2% death rate
Terrier - Manchester
159 reports · 5.0% death rate
Collie - Smooth-haired
152 reports · 11.2% death rate
Dachshund - Standard Wire-haired
152 reports · 2.6% death rate
Setter (unspecified)
161 reports · 4.3% death rate
Spitz (unspecified)
150 reports · 1.3% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Australian Kelpie? ▼
There are 156 adverse event reports involving Australian Kelpie in the FDA database, with 3 reports involving death (1.9% death rate). Australian Kelpie ranks #200 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Australian Kelpie? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Australian Kelpie are Vomiting (30 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (22 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (14 reports), Diarrhoea (12 reports), Seizure NOS (12 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Australian Kelpie adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Australian Kelpie adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (16 reports), Afoxolaner 68 Mg Chewable Tablets (14 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (14 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (12 reports), Moxidectin (9 reports).
What is the average age of Australian Kelpie in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Australian Kelpie at the time of adverse event reports is 5.2 years, with an average weight of 21.2 kg (46.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Australian Kelpie 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 Australian Kelpie 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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