Total Reports
33
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 33 reports on file
Retriever - Curly-coated - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Retriever - Curly-coated (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Retriever - Curly-coated is #306 by FDA report volume; 3.0% of its 33 reports (1) were death-coded.
- #306
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.0%
- death-coded report share
- 6
- Diarrhoea - top reaction
- 4.8 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
1
of 33 reports
Death Rate
3.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.8 yr
31.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Retriever - Curly-coated death-coded reports 3.0%
Cross-breed median
3.0% of 33 retriever - curly-coated 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: 31.0 kg (68.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Diarrhoea 6
Emesis 5
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 4
Digestive tract disorder NOS 3
Seizure NOS 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 5
Afoxolaner 4
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 3
Moxidectin 3
Sarolaner 3
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
13 (43.3%)
Outcome Unknown
10 (33.3%)
Ongoing
6 (20.0%)
Died
1 (3.3%)
Gender Distribution
Female 18 (54.5%)
Male 15 (45.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Retriever - Curly-coated Pet Health Insights
Retriever - Curly-coated accounts for 33 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #306 by volume among dog breeds, with 1 reports (3.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.8 years, average weight 31.0 kg (68.4 lbs).
Top reported signs: Diarrhoea (6), Emesis (5), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (4). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (5 reports), followed by Afoxolaner (4) and Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (3).
Outcome coding on 30 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (43.3%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 15 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Retriever - Curly-coated? ▼
There are 33 adverse event reports involving Retriever - Curly-coated in the FDA database, with 1 reports involving death (3.0% death rate). Retriever - Curly-coated ranks #306 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Retriever - Curly-coated? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Retriever - Curly-coated are Diarrhoea (6 reports), Emesis (5 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (4 reports), Digestive tract disorder NOS (3 reports), Seizure NOS (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Retriever - Curly-coated adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Retriever - Curly-coated adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (5 reports), Afoxolaner (4 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (3 reports), Moxidectin (3 reports), Sarolaner (3 reports).
What is the average age of Retriever - Curly-coated in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Retriever - Curly-coated at the time of adverse event reports is 4.8 years, with an average weight of 31.0 kg (68.4 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Retriever - Curly-coated 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 Retriever - Curly-coated 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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