Total Reports
7,541
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 7,541 reports on file
Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 7,541 reports on file, Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) sits at #26 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 3.6% (268 reports).
- #26
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.6%
- death-coded report share
- 1,301
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 4.8 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
268
of 7,541 reports
Death Rate
3.6%
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 3.6%
Cross-breed median
3.6% of 7,541 cattle dog - australian (blue heeler, red heeler, queensland cattledog) 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: 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
Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) accounts for 7,541 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #26 by volume among dog breeds, with 268 reports (3.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.8 years, average weight 20.5 kg (45.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (1,301), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (1,071), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (550). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (1,329 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (1,106) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (557).
Outcome coding on 7,176 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (35.3%). 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 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 (3.6% 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.
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