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Sheepdog - Polish Lowland — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Sheepdog - Polish Lowland (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. 6 4.5 3 1.5 0 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2023 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Sheepdog - Polish Lowland drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Sheepdog - Polish Lowland (Dog) has 40 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 2 deaths reported (500.0% death rate) — ranking #289 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Diarrhoea (8 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 8.4 years.

Total Reports

40

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

2

of 40 reports

Death Rate

500.0%

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 100.0%
Database median

500.0% of 40 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: 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
Pancreatitis 3
INEFFECTIVE, GLYCEMIC CONTROL 3
Itching 2
Death 2
Emesis 2
Anorexia 2
Hypoglycaemia 2
Decreased appetite 2
Anxiety 2
INEFFECTIVE, ATOPY CONTROL 2

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 9
Insulin Injectable Vial 5
Cyclosporine 4
Oclacitinib Maleate 4
Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron 3
Afoxolaner 3
Grapiprant 3
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 2
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 2
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 2
Fipronil 2
Moxidectin 2
Betamethasone Valerate, Usp + Clotrimazole, Usp + Gentamicin Sulfate, Usp 1
Spinosad 1
Milbemycin Oxime + Lufenuron 1

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
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 Sheepdog - Polish Lowland sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 20.0 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.

Sheepdog - Polish Lowland Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Sheepdog - Polish Lowland accounts for 40 submitted reports and currently ranks #289 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 2 involved a death outcome — a 500.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 8.4 years, with an average recorded body weight of 20.0 kg (44.1 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 Sheepdog - Polish Lowland are Diarrhoea (8 reports), Vomiting (7 reports), Seizure NOS (5 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad appears in 9 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Insulin Injectable Vial (5) and Cyclosporine (4). 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 38 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (34.2% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,011 to 2,025 reports across the 12 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 Sheepdog - Polish Lowland Adverse Event Data

Sheepdog - Polish Lowland has 40 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.

The 500.0% 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 Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad, appearing in 9 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Sheepdog - Polish Lowland.

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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 (500.0% 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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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.

Sheepdog - Polish Lowland ranks #289 by total report volume. Death rate (500.0%) 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