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Poodle - Toy — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Poodle - Toy (Dog), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.

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Annual breed adverse-event registration timeline Bar chart showing yearly FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event report counts per breed registry cohort, with paw-print tick marks indicating count buckets. 290 217.5 145 72.5 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Poodle - Toy drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Poodle - Toy (Dog) has 4,084 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 164 deaths reported (400.0% death rate) — ranking #49 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (1,135 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 6.2 years.

Total Reports

4,084

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

164

of 4,084 reports

Death Rate

400.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

6.2 yr

4.5 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Poodle - Toy death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

400.0% of 4,084 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: 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 1,135
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 554
Emesis 444
Diarrhoea 325
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 305
Seizure NOS 239
Lack of efficacy - NOS 181
Anorexia 162
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 148
Behavioural disorder NOS 147
Not eating 133
Other abnormal test result NOS 118
Shaking 114
Emesis (multiple) 110
Ataxia 97

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 865
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 331
Afoxolaner 322
Spinosad 223
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 189
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 160
Moxidectin 142
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 121
Oclacitinib Maleate 118
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 105
Selamectin 97
Sarolaner 96
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 90
Afoxolaner 28.3 Mg Chewable Tablets 81
Trilostane 79

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
1,777 (43.5%)
Outcome Unknown
1,225 (30.0%)
Ongoing
813 (19.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
105 (2.6%)
Died
98 (2.4%)
Euthanized
67 (1.6%)

Gender Distribution

Female 2,162 (52.9%)
Male 1,828 (44.8%)
Unknown 83 (2.0%)
Mixed 11 (0.3%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 5
2011 95
2012 287
2013 424
2014 391
2015 425
2016 387
2017 359
2018 290
2019 263
2020 217
2021 236
2022 177
2023 165
2024 216
2025 147
Size-class weight distribution across registered breeds Vertical bar chart showing the distribution of registered breeds across five size classes (Toy, Small, Medium, Large, Giant), each represented by a scaled dog-silhouette and a count value. 118 89 59 30 0 Breeds in class 38 Toy 0–6 kg Chihuahua 64 Small 6–14 kg Beagle 92 Medium 14–27 kg Border Collie 118 Large 27–45 kg Labrador Retriever 41 Giant 45–90 kg Great Dane Size-Class Distribution
Where Poodle - Toy sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 4.5 kg.
Breed-group distribution donut chart Donut chart with kennel-club-ribbon center showing breed counts across the eight standard breed groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding, Miscellaneous). CH Sporting 32 · 14.2% Hound 36 · 15.9% Working 33 · 14.6% Terrier 31 · 13.7% Toy 23 · 10.2% Non-Sporting 21 · 9.3% Herding 32 · 14.2% Misc. 18 · 8.0% Breed-Group Classification 226 breeds across 8 taxonomic groups
Eight standard breed-group classifications used by major registries (AKC's seven groups plus Miscellaneous). Provides taxonomic context for breed lookups.

Poodle - Toy Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Poodle - Toy accounts for 4,084 submitted reports and currently ranks #49 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 164 involved a death outcome — a 400.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 6.2 years, with an average recorded body weight of 4.5 kg (9.9 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 Poodle - Toy are Vomiting (1,135 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (554 reports), Emesis (444 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 865 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (331) and Afoxolaner (322). 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 4,085 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (43.5% 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 Poodle - Toy Adverse Event Data

Poodle - Toy has a moderate volume of adverse event reports (4,084). Report counts are influenced by breed popularity, owner awareness, and veterinary reporting practices.

The 400.0% 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 865 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Poodle - Toy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Poodle - Toy?
There are 4,084 adverse event reports involving Poodle - Toy in the FDA database, with 164 reports involving death (400.0% death rate). Poodle - Toy ranks #49 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Poodle - Toy?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Poodle - Toy are Vomiting (1,135 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (554 reports), Emesis (444 reports), Diarrhoea (325 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (305 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Poodle - Toy adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Poodle - Toy adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (865 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (331 reports), Afoxolaner (322 reports), Spinosad (223 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (189 reports).
What is the average age of Poodle - Toy in adverse event reports?
The average age of Poodle - Toy at the time of adverse event reports is 6.2 years, with an average weight of 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Poodle - Toy 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 Poodle - Toy 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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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.

Poodle - Toy ranks #49 by total report volume. Death rate (400.0%) 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.

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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