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Shepherd Dog - Anatolian — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Shepherd Dog - Anatolian (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. 53 39.75 26.5 13.25 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Shepherd Dog - Anatolian drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Shepherd Dog - Anatolian (Dog) has 447 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 21 deaths reported (470.0% death rate) — ranking #146 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (116 cases). The top associated drug is Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt. Average age at report: 3.8 years.

Total Reports

447

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

21

of 447 reports

Death Rate

470.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

3.8 yr

40.5 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Shepherd Dog - Anatolian death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

470.0% of 447 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: 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 116
Vomiting 53
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 32
Diarrhoea 28
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 28
Lack of efficacy - NOS 18
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 17
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 16
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 16
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 15
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - tapeworm 15
Underdose 14
Death 12
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 12
Death by euthanasia 10

Most Referenced Drugs

Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 87
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 52
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 50
Moxidectin 47
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 34
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 25
Afoxolaner 24
Milbemycin Oxime, Lufenuron 16
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride 15
Ivermectin 13
Sarolaner 12
Milbemycin Oxime 11
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 11
Lotilaner 11
Carprofen 9

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown
175 (39.1%)
Ongoing
142 (31.8%)
Recovered/Normal
83 (18.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
26 (5.8%)
Died
11 (2.5%)
Euthanized
10 (2.2%)

Gender Distribution

Male 232 (51.9%)
Female 210 (47.0%)
Unknown 4 (0.9%)
Mixed 1 (0.2%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2011 1
2012 12
2013 5
2014 15
2015 17
2016 23
2017 34
2018 29
2019 41
2020 53
2021 47
2022 41
2023 47
2024 49
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 Shepherd Dog - Anatolian sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 40.5 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.

Shepherd Dog - Anatolian Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Shepherd Dog - Anatolian accounts for 447 submitted reports and currently ranks #146 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 21 involved a death outcome — a 470.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 3.8 years, with an average recorded body weight of 40.5 kg (89.3 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 Shepherd Dog - Anatolian are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (116 reports), Vomiting (53 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (32 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 87 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (52) and Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (50). 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 447 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Outcome Unknown (39.1% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,011 to 2,025 reports across the 15 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 Shepherd Dog - Anatolian Adverse Event Data

Shepherd Dog - Anatolian has 447 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.

The 470.0% 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 87 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Shepherd Dog - Anatolian.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Shepherd Dog - Anatolian?
There are 447 adverse event reports involving Shepherd Dog - Anatolian in the FDA database, with 21 reports involving death (470.0% death rate). Shepherd Dog - Anatolian ranks #146 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Shepherd Dog - Anatolian?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Shepherd Dog - Anatolian are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (116 reports), Vomiting (53 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (32 reports), Diarrhoea (28 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (28 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Shepherd Dog - Anatolian adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Shepherd Dog - Anatolian adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (87 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (52 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (50 reports), Moxidectin (47 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (34 reports).
What is the average age of Shepherd Dog - Anatolian in adverse event reports?
The average age of Shepherd Dog - Anatolian at the time of adverse event reports is 3.8 years, with an average weight of 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Shepherd Dog - Anatolian 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 Shepherd Dog - Anatolian 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.

Shepherd Dog - Anatolian ranks #146 by total report volume. Death rate (470.0%) 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