Total Reports
19
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 19 reports on file
Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy's FDA record: #361 most-reported dog breed, 19 total reports, 10.5% death-coded (2 reports).
- #361
- most-reported dog breed
- 10.5%
- death-coded report share
- 5
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 3.3 yr
- average age at report
Higher volume usually means a more popular breed, not a riskier one, compare against how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
2
of 19 reports
Death Rate
10.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
3.3 yr
26.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy death-coded reports 10.5%
Cross-breed median
10.5% of 19 berger picard or sheepdog - picardy 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: 26.6 kg (58.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 5
Seizure NOS 2
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 2
Behavioural disorder NOS 1
Crying 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 5
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 4
Spinosad 2
Lotilaner 2
Milbemycin/Lufenuron Tablets 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
8 (42.1%)
Recovered/Normal
5 (26.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (10.5%)
Ongoing
2 (10.5%)
Died
1 (5.3%)
Euthanized
1 (5.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 9 (47.4%)
Female 8 (42.1%)
Unknown 2 (10.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 6 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy Pet Health Insights
Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy accounts for 19 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #361 by volume among dog breeds, with 2 reports (10.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 3.3 years, average weight 26.6 kg (58.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (5), Seizure NOS (2), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (2). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (5 reports), followed by Fluralaner Chew Tablets (4) and Spinosad (2).
Outcome coding on 19 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (42.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,022 across 10 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy? ▼
There are 19 adverse event reports involving Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (10.5% death rate). Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy ranks #361 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy are Vomiting (5 reports), Seizure NOS (2 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (2 reports), Behavioural disorder NOS (1 reports), Crying (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (5 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (4 reports), Spinosad (2 reports), Lotilaner (2 reports), Milbemycin/Lufenuron Tablets (2 reports).
What is the average age of Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy at the time of adverse event reports is 3.3 years, with an average weight of 26.6 kg (58.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy 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 Berger Picard or Sheepdog - Picardy 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.
Compare a breed's report volume against how common the breed is before drawing conclusions. See our methodology for how death rate and rankings are computed.
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