Total Reports
1,200
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 1,200 reports on file
Corgi - Welsh Cardigan - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Corgi - Welsh Cardigan (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Corgi - Welsh Cardigan ranks #102 by report volume among dog breeds - 41 of 1,200 reports (3.4%) recorded a death outcome.
- #102
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.4%
- death-coded report share
- 239
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.4 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
41
of 1,200 reports
Death Rate
3.4%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.4 yr
13.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Corgi - Welsh Cardigan death-coded reports 3.4%
Cross-breed median
3.4% of 1,200 corgi - welsh cardigan 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: 13.4 kg (29.5 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 239
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 138
Digestive tract disorder NOS 135
Diarrhoea 91
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 87
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 72
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 71
INEFFECTIVE, ASCARIDS NOS 59
Lack of efficacy - NOS 58
Emesis 49
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 49
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 41
Other abnormal test result NOS 39
Cardiac disorder NOS 37
INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS 37
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 349
Afoxolaner 215
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 88
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 74
Trilostane 45
Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 136Mcg/326Mg 45
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 24
Afoxolaner 37.5Mg / Moxidectin 180Mcg / Pyrantel 75Mg Chewable Tablet 24
Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron 22
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 21
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride Injection 20
Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan 20
Carprofen 19
Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 68Mcg/163Mg 18
Spinosad 18
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
586 (48.8%)
Recovered/Normal
346 (28.8%)
Ongoing
164 (13.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
64 (5.3%)
Euthanized
25 (2.1%)
Died
16 (1.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 609 (50.7%)
Female 564 (47.0%)
Unknown 24 (2.0%)
Mixed 3 (0.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 17 | |
| 2012 | 63 | |
| 2013 | 74 | |
| 2014 | 69 | |
| 2015 | 105 | |
| 2016 | 122 | |
| 2017 | 112 | |
| 2018 | 91 | |
| 2019 | 84 | |
| 2020 | 98 | |
| 2021 | 62 | |
| 2022 | 80 | |
| 2023 | 64 | |
| 2024 | 103 | |
| 2025 | 56 | |
Corgi - Welsh Cardigan Pet Health Insights
Corgi - Welsh Cardigan accounts for 1,200 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #102 by volume among dog breeds, with 41 reports (3.4%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.4 years, average weight 13.4 kg (29.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (239), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (138), Digestive tract disorder NOS (135). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (349 reports), followed by Afoxolaner (215) and Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (88).
Outcome coding on 1,201 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (48.8%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 15 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Corgi - Welsh Cardigan? ▼
There are 1,200 adverse event reports involving Corgi - Welsh Cardigan in the FDA database, with 41 reports involving death (3.4% death rate). Corgi - Welsh Cardigan ranks #102 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Corgi - Welsh Cardigan? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Corgi - Welsh Cardigan are Vomiting (239 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (138 reports), Digestive tract disorder NOS (135 reports), Diarrhoea (91 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (87 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Corgi - Welsh Cardigan adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Corgi - Welsh Cardigan adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (349 reports), Afoxolaner (215 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (88 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (74 reports), Trilostane (45 reports).
What is the average age of Corgi - Welsh Cardigan in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Corgi - Welsh Cardigan at the time of adverse event reports is 5.4 years, with an average weight of 13.4 kg (29.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Corgi - Welsh Cardigan 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 Corgi - Welsh Cardigan 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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