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Poodle (unspecified) — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Poodle (unspecified) (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. 491 368.25 245.5 122.75 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Poodle (unspecified) drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Poodle (unspecified) (Dog) has 7,250 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 254 deaths reported (350.0% death rate) — ranking #31 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (1,815 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 5.5 years.

Total Reports

7,250

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

254

of 7,250 reports

Death Rate

350.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

5.5 yr

9.9 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Poodle (unspecified) death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

350.0% of 7,250 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: 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 1,815
Emesis 1,119
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 662
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 650
Diarrhoea 552
Lack of efficacy - NOS 361
Anorexia 317
Seizure NOS 301
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 296
Depression 278
Behavioural disorder NOS 173
Ataxia 163
Pruritus 151
Not eating 147
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 143

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 1,945
Spinosad 1,248
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 640
Moxidectin 385
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 255
Oclacitinib Maleate 242
Sarolaner 220
Selamectin 190
Carprofen 175
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 161
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 155
Lotilaner 129
Bedinvetmab 123
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 121
Maropitant Citrate 116

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
2,603 (44.0%)
Ongoing
1,539 (26.0%)
Outcome Unknown
1,339 (22.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
177 (3.0%)
Died
163 (2.8%)
Euthanized
95 (1.6%)

Gender Distribution

Male 3,597 (49.6%)
Female 3,436 (47.4%)
Unknown 192 (2.6%)
Mixed 25 (0.3%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 706
2011 876
2012 792
2013 581
2014 493
2015 381
2016 353
2017 303
2018 283
2019 293
2020 341
2021 291
2022 314
2023 390
2024 491
2025 362
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 (unspecified) sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 9.9 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 (unspecified) Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Poodle (unspecified) accounts for 7,250 submitted reports and currently ranks #31 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 254 involved a death outcome — a 350.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 5.5 years, with an average recorded body weight of 9.9 kg (21.8 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 (unspecified) are Vomiting (1,815 reports), Emesis (1,119 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (662 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 1,945 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Spinosad (1,248) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (640). 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 5,916 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (44.0% 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 (unspecified) Adverse Event Data

With 7,250 adverse event reports, Poodle (unspecified) 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 350.0% 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 1,945 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Poodle (unspecified).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Poodle (unspecified)?
There are 7,250 adverse event reports involving Poodle (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 254 reports involving death (350.0% death rate). Poodle (unspecified) ranks #31 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Poodle (unspecified)?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Poodle (unspecified) are Vomiting (1,815 reports), Emesis (1,119 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (662 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (650 reports), Diarrhoea (552 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Poodle (unspecified) adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Poodle (unspecified) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (1,945 reports), Spinosad (1,248 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (640 reports), Moxidectin (385 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (255 reports).
What is the average age of Poodle (unspecified) in adverse event reports?
The average age of Poodle (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 5.5 years, with an average weight of 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Poodle (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) ranks #31 by total report volume. Death rate (350.0%) 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