Total Reports
122
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 122 reports on file
Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail)'s FDA record: #221 most-reported dog breed, 122 total reports, 9.0% death-coded (11 reports).
- #221
- most-reported dog breed
- 9.0%
- death-coded report share
- 23
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.7 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
11
of 122 reports
Death Rate
9.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.7 yr
30.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) death-coded reports 9.0%
Cross-breed median
9.0% of 122 sheepdog - old english (bobtail) 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: 30.2 kg (66.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 23
Diarrhoea 14
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 12
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 12
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 12
Polyuria 9
Polydipsia 9
Decreased appetite 9
Most Referenced Drugs
Bedinvetmab 32
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 20
Afoxolaner 14
Maropitant Citrate 13
Gabapentin 9
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 9
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 8
Moxidectin 7
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
55 (45.1%)
Outcome Unknown
29 (23.8%)
Recovered/Normal
27 (22.1%)
Euthanized
8 (6.6%)
Died
3 (2.5%)
Gender Distribution
Female 63 (51.6%)
Male 59 (48.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 75 | |
| 2025 | 39 | |
Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) Pet Health Insights
Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) accounts for 122 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #221 by volume among dog breeds, with 11 reports (9.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.7 years, average weight 30.2 kg (66.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (23), Diarrhoea (14), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia (12). Most-referenced drug: Bedinvetmab (32 reports), followed by Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (20) and Afoxolaner (14).
Outcome coding on 122 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (45.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,017-2,025 across 6 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail)? ▼
There are 122 adverse event reports involving Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) in the FDA database, with 11 reports involving death (9.0% death rate). Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) ranks #221 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) are Vomiting (23 reports), Diarrhoea (14 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia (12 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) (12 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (12 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) adverse event reports are Bedinvetmab (32 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (20 reports), Afoxolaner (14 reports), Maropitant Citrate (13 reports), Gabapentin (9 reports).
What is the average age of Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) at the time of adverse event reports is 5.7 years, with an average weight of 30.2 kg (66.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Sheepdog - Old English (Bobtail) 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 - Old English (Bobtail) 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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