Total Reports
7,541
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
2026 FDA CVM data 7,541 reports on file official source
Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) — FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records and label data for Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) (Dog), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.
Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) (Dog) has 7,541 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 268 deaths reported (360.0% death rate) — ranking #26 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (1,301 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 4.8 years.
Deaths Reported
268
of 7,541 reports
Death Rate
360.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.8 yr
20.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median
360.0% of 7,541 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: 20.5 kg (45.2 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 1,301
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 1,071
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 550
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 540
Diarrhoea 440
Emesis 425
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 412
Lack of efficacy - NOS 354
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 316
Seizure NOS 261
Anorexia 198
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 189
Digestive tract disorder NOS 186
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 175
Ataxia 168
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 1,329
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 1,106
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 557
Afoxolaner 504
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 491
Moxidectin 452
Spinosad 298
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 254
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 234
Bedinvetmab 227
Trilostane 192
Carprofen 171
Oclacitinib Maleate 129
Sarolaner 127
Lotilaner 120
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
2,535 (35.3%)
Ongoing
1,998 (27.8%)
Recovered/Normal
1,970 (27.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
405 (5.6%)
Died
136 (1.9%)
Euthanized
132 (1.8%)
Gender Distribution
Female 3,957 (52.5%)
Male 3,458 (45.9%)
Unknown 99 (1.3%)
Mixed 27 (0.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 189 | |
| 2011 | 248 | |
| 2012 | 326 | |
| 2013 | 360 | |
| 2014 | 393 | |
| 2015 | 489 | |
| 2016 | 486 | |
| 2017 | 509 | |
| 2018 | 458 | |
| 2019 | 562 | |
| 2020 | 578 | |
| 2021 | 567 | |
| 2022 | 567 | |
| 2023 | 629 | |
| 2024 | 706 | |
| 2025 | 474 | |
Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) Pet Health Insights
Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) accounts for 7,541 submitted reports and currently ranks #26 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 268 involved a death outcome — a 360.0% 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 20.5 kg (45.2 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 Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) are Vomiting (1,301 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (1,071 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (550 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 1,329 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1,106) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (557). 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 7,176 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Outcome Unknown (35.3% 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 Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) Adverse Event Data
With 7,541 adverse event reports, Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) 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 360.0% 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 1,329 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog).
Other Dog Breeds
Retriever - Labrador
90,806 reports · 360.0% death rate
Crossbred Canine/dog
68,210 reports · 320.0% death rate
Dog (unknown)
47,381 reports · 870.0% death rate
Retriever - Golden
34,475 reports · 370.0% death rate
Shepherd Dog - German
31,142 reports · 430.0% death rate
Chihuahua
30,657 reports · 420.0% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog)? ▼
There are 7,541 adverse event reports involving Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) in the FDA database, with 268 reports involving death (360.0% death rate). Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) ranks #26 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) are Vomiting (1,301 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (1,071 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (550 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (540 reports), Diarrhoea (440 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (1,329 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1,106 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (557 reports), Afoxolaner (504 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (491 reports).
What is the average age of Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) at the time of adverse event reports is 4.8 years, with an average weight of 20.5 kg (45.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) 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 Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) 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.
Guides & Resources
Understanding Adverse Events
What FDA reports are and how they are collected
Breed-Specific Risks
Why some breeds appear in more adverse event reports
Pet Medication Safety
Evaluating medication risks using FDA data
Most Reported Medications
Drugs that appear most in adverse event reports
How FDA CVM Tracks Events
The reporting process and database limitations
Related Data Sources
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.
Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) ranks #26 by total report volume. Death rate (360.0%) 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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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