Total Reports
22
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 22 reports on file
Sheepdog - Iceland - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Sheepdog - Iceland (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Sheepdog - Iceland ranks #352 by report volume among dog breeds - 1 of 22 reports (4.5%) recorded a death outcome.
- #352
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.5%
- death-coded report share
- 10
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 4.3 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
1
of 22 reports
Death Rate
4.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.3 yr
12.7 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Sheepdog - Iceland death-coded reports 4.5%
Cross-breed median
4.5% of 22 sheepdog - iceland 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: 12.7 kg (28.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 10
Diarrhoea 4
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 3
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 3
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 6
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 3
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 3
Lotilaner 3
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 2
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
12 (54.5%)
Ongoing
5 (22.7%)
Outcome Unknown
3 (13.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (4.5%)
Died
1 (4.5%)
Gender Distribution
Female 14 (63.6%)
Male 8 (36.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Sheepdog - Iceland Pet Health Insights
Sheepdog - Iceland accounts for 22 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #352 by volume among dog breeds, with 1 reports (4.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.3 years, average weight 12.7 kg (28.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (10), Diarrhoea (4), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (3). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (6 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (3) and Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (3).
Outcome coding on 22 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (54.5%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,025 across 13 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Sheepdog - Iceland? ▼
There are 22 adverse event reports involving Sheepdog - Iceland in the FDA database, with 1 reports involving death (4.5% death rate). Sheepdog - Iceland ranks #352 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Sheepdog - Iceland? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Sheepdog - Iceland are Vomiting (10 reports), Diarrhoea (4 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (3 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (3 reports), Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Sheepdog - Iceland adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Sheepdog - Iceland adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (6 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (3 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (3 reports), Lotilaner (3 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (2 reports).
What is the average age of Sheepdog - Iceland in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Sheepdog - Iceland at the time of adverse event reports is 4.3 years, with an average weight of 12.7 kg (28.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Sheepdog - Iceland 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 Sheepdog - Iceland 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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