Total Reports
277
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 277 reports on file
Irish Wolfhound - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Irish Wolfhound (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Irish Wolfhound ranks #170 by report volume among dog breeds - 20 of 277 reports (7.2%) recorded a death outcome.
- #170
- most-reported dog breed
- 7.2%
- death-coded report share
- 56
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 3.9 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
20
of 277 reports
Death Rate
7.2%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
3.9 yr
49.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Irish Wolfhound death-coded reports 7.2%
Cross-breed median
7.2% of 277 irish wolfhound 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: 49.1 kg (108.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 56
Diarrhoea 32
Emesis 28
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 19
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 15
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 13
Lack of efficacy - NOS 12
Death by euthanasia 11
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 67
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 34
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 25
Afoxolaner 21
Moxidectin 20
Spinosad 18
Bedinvetmab 14
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 12
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
89 (34.2%)
Ongoing
81 (31.2%)
Outcome Unknown
65 (25.0%)
Euthanized
11 (4.2%)
Died
9 (3.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
5 (1.9%)
Gender Distribution
Male 159 (57.4%)
Female 113 (40.8%)
Unknown 4 (1.4%)
Mixed 1 (0.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11 | |
| 2011 | 10 | |
| 2012 | 13 | |
| 2013 | 26 | |
| 2014 | 19 | |
| 2015 | 23 | |
| 2016 | 18 | |
| 2017 | 21 | |
| 2018 | 18 | |
| 2019 | 19 | |
| 2020 | 10 | |
| 2021 | 18 | |
| 2022 | 9 | |
| 2023 | 18 | |
| 2024 | 26 | |
| 2025 | 18 | |
Irish Wolfhound Pet Health Insights
Irish Wolfhound accounts for 277 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #170 by volume among dog breeds, with 20 reports (7.2%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 3.9 years, average weight 49.1 kg (108.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (56), Diarrhoea (32), Emesis (28). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (67 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (34) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (25).
Outcome coding on 260 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (34.2%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier)
287 reports · 7.0% death rate
Foxhound - American
291 reports · 3.4% death rate
Shepherd Dog - Dutch
262 reports · 1.1% death rate
Plott
310 reports · 2.9% death rate
Retriever - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling
240 reports · 1.7% death rate
Terrier - Border
317 reports · 3.2% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Irish Wolfhound? ▼
There are 277 adverse event reports involving Irish Wolfhound in the FDA database, with 20 reports involving death (7.2% death rate). Irish Wolfhound ranks #170 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Irish Wolfhound? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Irish Wolfhound are Vomiting (56 reports), Diarrhoea (32 reports), Emesis (28 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (19 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (15 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Irish Wolfhound adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Irish Wolfhound adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (67 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (34 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (25 reports), Afoxolaner (21 reports), Moxidectin (20 reports).
What is the average age of Irish Wolfhound in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Irish Wolfhound at the time of adverse event reports is 3.9 years, with an average weight of 49.1 kg (108.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Irish Wolfhound 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 Irish Wolfhound 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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