Total Reports
40
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 40 reports on file
Sheepdog - Polish Lowland - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Sheepdog - Polish Lowland (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 40 reports on file, Sheepdog - Polish Lowland sits at #289 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 5.0% (2 reports).
- #289
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.0%
- death-coded report share
- 8
- Diarrhoea - top reaction
- 8.4 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
2
of 40 reports
Death Rate
5.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
8.4 yr
20.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Sheepdog - Polish Lowland death-coded reports 5.0%
Cross-breed median
5.0% of 40 sheepdog - polish lowland 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: 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Diarrhoea 8
Vomiting 7
Seizure NOS 5
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 4
Shaking 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 9
Insulin Injectable Vial 5
Cyclosporine 4
Oclacitinib Maleate 4
Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron 3
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
13 (34.2%)
Outcome Unknown
10 (26.3%)
Ongoing
10 (26.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
3 (7.9%)
Died
2 (5.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 24 (60.0%)
Female 16 (40.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
Sheepdog - Polish Lowland Pet Health Insights
Sheepdog - Polish Lowland accounts for 40 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #289 by volume among dog breeds, with 2 reports (5.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 8.4 years, average weight 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Diarrhoea (8), Vomiting (7), Seizure NOS (5). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (9 reports), followed by Insulin Injectable Vial (5) and Cyclosporine (4).
Outcome coding on 38 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (34.2%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 12 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Sheepdog - Polish Lowland? ▼
There are 40 adverse event reports involving Sheepdog - Polish Lowland in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (5.0% death rate). Sheepdog - Polish Lowland ranks #289 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Sheepdog - Polish Lowland? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Sheepdog - Polish Lowland are Diarrhoea (8 reports), Vomiting (7 reports), Seizure NOS (5 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (4 reports), Shaking (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Sheepdog - Polish Lowland adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Sheepdog - Polish Lowland adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (9 reports), Insulin Injectable Vial (5 reports), Cyclosporine (4 reports), Oclacitinib Maleate (4 reports), Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron (3 reports).
What is the average age of Sheepdog - Polish Lowland in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Sheepdog - Polish Lowland at the time of adverse event reports is 8.4 years, with an average weight of 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Sheepdog - Polish Lowland 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 - Polish Lowland 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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