Total Reports
227
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 227 reports on file
Setter - Gordon - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Setter - Gordon (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Setter - Gordon is #177 by FDA report volume; 5.3% of its 227 reports (12) were death-coded.
- #177
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.3%
- death-coded report share
- 44
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.4 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
12
of 227 reports
Death Rate
5.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.4 yr
27.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Setter - Gordon death-coded reports 5.3%
Cross-breed median
5.3% of 227 setter - gordon 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: 27.6 kg (60.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 44
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 22
Diarrhoea 20
Digestive tract disorder NOS 19
Lack of efficacy - NOS 19
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 17
Anorexia 14
Emesis 14
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 22
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 16
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 15
Afoxolaner 12
Carprofen 11
Oclacitinib Maleate 11
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 10
Spinosad 9
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
74 (36.1%)
Outcome Unknown
63 (30.7%)
Ongoing
49 (23.9%)
Died
7 (3.4%)
Recovered with Sequela
7 (3.4%)
Euthanized
5 (2.4%)
Gender Distribution
Male 126 (55.5%)
Female 93 (41.0%)
Unknown 6 (2.6%)
Mixed 2 (0.9%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12 | |
| 2011 | 18 | |
| 2012 | 19 | |
| 2013 | 20 | |
| 2014 | 14 | |
| 2015 | 26 | |
| 2016 | 25 | |
| 2017 | 11 | |
| 2018 | 15 | |
| 2019 | 9 | |
| 2020 | 8 | |
| 2021 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 13 | |
| 2023 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 16 | |
| 2025 | 8 | |
Setter - Gordon Pet Health Insights
Setter - Gordon accounts for 227 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #177 by volume among dog breeds, with 12 reports (5.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.4 years, average weight 27.6 kg (60.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (44), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (22), Diarrhoea (20). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (22 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (16) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (15).
Outcome coding on 205 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (36.1%). 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 Setter - Gordon? ▼
There are 227 adverse event reports involving Setter - Gordon in the FDA database, with 12 reports involving death (5.3% death rate). Setter - Gordon ranks #177 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Setter - Gordon? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Setter - Gordon are Vomiting (44 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (22 reports), Diarrhoea (20 reports), Digestive tract disorder NOS (19 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (19 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Setter - Gordon adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Setter - Gordon adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (22 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (16 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (15 reports), Afoxolaner (12 reports), Carprofen (11 reports).
What is the average age of Setter - Gordon in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Setter - Gordon at the time of adverse event reports is 6.4 years, with an average weight of 27.6 kg (60.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Setter - Gordon 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 Setter - Gordon 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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