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Setter - Irish Red — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Setter - Irish Red (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. 61 45.75 30.5 15.25 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Setter - Irish Red drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Setter - Irish Red (Dog) has 640 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 25 deaths reported (390.0% death rate) — ranking #125 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (134 cases). The top associated drug is Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt. Average age at report: 5.2 years.

Total Reports

640

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

25

of 640 reports

Death Rate

390.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

5.2 yr

27.8 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Setter - Irish Red death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

390.0% of 640 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: 27.8 kg (61.3 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 134
Diarrhoea 44
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 41
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 38
Lack of efficacy - NOS 34
Seizure NOS 34
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 29
Emesis 27
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 26
Digestive tract disorder NOS 26
Anorexia 25
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 25
Not eating 23
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 23
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 22

Most Referenced Drugs

Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 80
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 75
Afoxolaner 66
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 57
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 40
Moxidectin 31
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 29
Carprofen 26
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 21
Bedinvetmab 21
Spinosad 17
Oclacitinib Maleate 17
Selamectin 15
Milbemycin 14
Firocoxib 12

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown
201 (34.1%)
Ongoing
172 (29.2%)
Recovered/Normal
165 (28.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
27 (4.6%)
Euthanized
13 (2.2%)
Died
12 (2.0%)

Gender Distribution

Male 332 (51.9%)
Female 296 (46.3%)
Unknown 11 (1.7%)
Mixed 1 (0.2%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 26
2011 23
2012 30
2013 29
2014 34
2015 37
2016 43
2017 50
2018 51
2019 43
2020 52
2021 42
2022 49
2023 37
2024 61
2025 33
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 Setter - Irish Red sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 27.8 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.

Setter - Irish Red Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Setter - Irish Red accounts for 640 submitted reports and currently ranks #125 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 25 involved a death outcome — a 390.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 5.2 years, with an average recorded body weight of 27.8 kg (61.3 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 Setter - Irish Red are Vomiting (134 reports), Diarrhoea (44 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (41 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt appears in 80 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (75) and Afoxolaner (66). 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 590 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Outcome Unknown (34.1% 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 Setter - Irish Red Adverse Event Data

Setter - Irish Red has a moderate volume of adverse event reports (640). Report counts are influenced by breed popularity, owner awareness, and veterinary reporting practices.

The 390.0% 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 Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt, appearing in 80 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Setter - Irish Red.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Setter - Irish Red?
There are 640 adverse event reports involving Setter - Irish Red in the FDA database, with 25 reports involving death (390.0% death rate). Setter - Irish Red ranks #125 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Setter - Irish Red?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Setter - Irish Red are Vomiting (134 reports), Diarrhoea (44 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (41 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (38 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (34 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Setter - Irish Red adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Setter - Irish Red adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (80 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (75 reports), Afoxolaner (66 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (57 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (40 reports).
What is the average age of Setter - Irish Red in adverse event reports?
The average age of Setter - Irish Red at the time of adverse event reports is 5.2 years, with an average weight of 27.8 kg (61.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Setter - Irish Red 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 - Irish Red 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.

Setter - Irish Red ranks #125 by total report volume. Death rate (390.0%) 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