Total Reports
34,475
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 34,475 reports on file
Retriever - Golden - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Retriever - Golden (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Retriever - Golden is #5 by FDA report volume; 3.7% of its 34,475 reports (1,286) were death-coded.
- #5
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.7%
- death-coded report share
- 6,544
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 4.6 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
1,286
of 34,475 reports
Death Rate
3.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.6 yr
28.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Retriever - Golden death-coded reports 3.7%
Cross-breed median
3.7% of 34,475 retriever - golden 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: 28.5 kg (62.8 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 6,544
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 2,976
Diarrhoea 2,920
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 2,730
Emesis 2,011
Lack of efficacy - NOS 1,666
Digestive tract disorder NOS 1,645
Seizure NOS 1,558
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 1,269
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 1,262
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 1,242
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 1,208
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 1,170
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 1,094
INEFFECTIVE, ASCARIDS NOS 1,082
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 5,536
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 4,645
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 3,915
Afoxolaner 3,303
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 1,961
Moxidectin 1,503
Oclacitinib Maleate 1,263
Carprofen 1,091
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 1,006
Spinosad 961
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 955
Sarolaner 903
Bedinvetmab 895
Lotilaner 729
Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 272Mcg/652Mg 536
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
11,108 (34.0%)
Recovered/Normal
9,987 (30.6%)
Ongoing
9,364 (28.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
889 (2.7%)
Euthanized
653 (2.0%)
Died
633 (1.9%)
Gender Distribution
Male 17,397 (50.5%)
Female 16,414 (47.6%)
Unknown 583 (1.7%)
Mixed 81 (0.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,016 | |
| 2011 | 1,117 | |
| 2012 | 1,686 | |
| 2013 | 1,899 | |
| 2014 | 1,931 | |
| 2015 | 2,131 | |
| 2016 | 2,231 | |
| 2017 | 2,476 | |
| 2018 | 2,245 | |
| 2019 | 2,378 | |
| 2020 | 2,323 | |
| 2021 | 2,391 | |
| 2022 | 2,494 | |
| 2023 | 2,790 | |
| 2024 | 3,280 | |
| 2025 | 2,087 | |
Retriever - Golden Pet Health Insights
Retriever - Golden accounts for 34,475 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #5 by volume among dog breeds, with 1,286 reports (3.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.6 years, average weight 28.5 kg (62.8 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (6,544), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (2,976), Diarrhoea (2,920). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (5,536 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (4,645) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (3,915).
Outcome coding on 32,634 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (34.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Retriever - Golden? ▼
There are 34,475 adverse event reports involving Retriever - Golden in the FDA database, with 1,286 reports involving death (3.7% death rate). Retriever - Golden ranks #5 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Retriever - Golden? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Retriever - Golden are Vomiting (6,544 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (2,976 reports), Diarrhoea (2,920 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (2,730 reports), Emesis (2,011 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Retriever - Golden adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Retriever - Golden adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (5,536 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (4,645 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (3,915 reports), Afoxolaner (3,303 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (1,961 reports).
What is the average age of Retriever - Golden in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Retriever - Golden at the time of adverse event reports is 4.6 years, with an average weight of 28.5 kg (62.8 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Retriever - Golden 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 - Golden 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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