Total Reports
685
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 685 reports on file
Portuguese Water Dog - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Portuguese Water Dog (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Portuguese Water Dog ranks #122 by report volume among dog breeds - 25 of 685 reports (3.6%) recorded a death outcome.
- #122
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.6%
- death-coded report share
- 156
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.0 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
25
of 685 reports
Death Rate
3.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.0 yr
22.7 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Portuguese Water Dog death-coded reports 3.6%
Cross-breed median
3.6% of 685 portuguese water dog 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: 22.7 kg (50.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 156
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 55
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 54
Diarrhoea 53
Digestive tract disorder NOS 41
Emesis 39
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 33
Anorexia 31
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 90
Afoxolaner 72
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 70
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 69
Oclacitinib Maleate 35
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 33
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 30
Spinosad 24
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
222 (35.0%)
Recovered/Normal
196 (30.9%)
Ongoing
178 (28.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
14 (2.2%)
Euthanized
13 (2.0%)
Died
12 (1.9%)
Gender Distribution
Male 355 (51.8%)
Female 317 (46.3%)
Unknown 9 (1.3%)
Mixed 4 (0.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24 | |
| 2011 | 28 | |
| 2012 | 45 | |
| 2013 | 39 | |
| 2014 | 42 | |
| 2015 | 45 | |
| 2016 | 59 | |
| 2017 | 54 | |
| 2018 | 54 | |
| 2019 | 40 | |
| 2020 | 39 | |
| 2021 | 44 | |
| 2022 | 38 | |
| 2023 | 41 | |
| 2024 | 48 | |
| 2025 | 45 | |
Portuguese Water Dog Pet Health Insights
Portuguese Water Dog accounts for 685 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #122 by volume among dog breeds, with 25 reports (3.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.0 years, average weight 22.7 kg (50.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (156), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (55), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (54). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (90 reports), followed by Afoxolaner (72) and Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (70).
Outcome coding on 635 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (35.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Spaniel - Boykin
704 reports · 1.6% death rate
Coonhound - Black and Tan
654 reports · 3.1% death rate
Setter - Irish Red
640 reports · 3.9% death rate
Whippet
730 reports · 4.8% death rate
Terrier - Silky
735 reports · 5.3% death rate
Dachshund - Standard Smooth-haired
621 reports · 8.2% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Portuguese Water Dog? ▼
There are 685 adverse event reports involving Portuguese Water Dog in the FDA database, with 25 reports involving death (3.6% death rate). Portuguese Water Dog ranks #122 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Portuguese Water Dog? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Portuguese Water Dog are Vomiting (156 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (55 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (54 reports), Diarrhoea (53 reports), Digestive tract disorder NOS (41 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Portuguese Water Dog adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Portuguese Water Dog adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (90 reports), Afoxolaner (72 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (70 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (69 reports), Oclacitinib Maleate (35 reports).
What is the average age of Portuguese Water Dog in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Portuguese Water Dog at the time of adverse event reports is 5.0 years, with an average weight of 22.7 kg (50.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Portuguese Water Dog 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 Portuguese Water Dog 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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