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Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren (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. 12 9 6 3 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren (Dog) has 119 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 8 deaths reported (670.0% death rate) — ranking #223 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (32 cases). The top associated drug is Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt. Average age at report: 5.9 years.

Total Reports

119

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

8

of 119 reports

Death Rate

670.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

5.9 yr

25.8 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

670.0% of 119 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: 25.8 kg (56.9 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 32
Diarrhoea 10
Seizure NOS 9
Emesis 8
Behavioural disorder NOS 7
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 7
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 6
Hypersalivation 5
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 4
Anorexia 4
Death by euthanasia 4
Lack of efficacy - NOS 4
Vocalisation 4
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 4
Death 4

Most Referenced Drugs

Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 19
Afoxolaner 11
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 8
Carprofen 7
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 7
Selamectin 6
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 6
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 6
Lotilaner 5
Bedinvetmab 5
Isoflurane 4
Prednisone 4
Sarolaner 4
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 3
Milbemycin Oxime 3

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
39 (34.8%)
Outcome Unknown
36 (32.1%)
Ongoing
28 (25.0%)
Died
5 (4.5%)
Euthanized
3 (2.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (0.9%)

Gender Distribution

Male 61 (51.3%)
Female 52 (43.7%)
Unknown 5 (4.2%)
Mixed 1 (0.8%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 3
2011 3
2012 11
2013 6
2014 6
2015 4
2016 5
2017 13
2018 10
2019 10
2020 12
2021 10
2022 6
2023 8
2024 9
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 Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 25.8 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 - Belgian Tervueren Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren accounts for 119 submitted reports and currently ranks #223 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 8 involved a death outcome — a 670.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 5.9 years, with an average recorded body weight of 25.8 kg (56.9 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 - Belgian Tervueren are Vomiting (32 reports), Diarrhoea (10 reports), Seizure NOS (9 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 19 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Afoxolaner (11) and Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (8). 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 112 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (34.8% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,010 to 2,025 reports across the 16 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 - Belgian Tervueren Adverse Event Data

Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren has 119 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.

The 670.0% 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 19 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren?
There are 119 adverse event reports involving Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren in the FDA database, with 8 reports involving death (670.0% death rate). Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren ranks #223 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren are Vomiting (32 reports), Diarrhoea (10 reports), Seizure NOS (9 reports), Emesis (8 reports), Behavioural disorder NOS (7 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (19 reports), Afoxolaner (11 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (8 reports), Carprofen (7 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (7 reports).
What is the average age of Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren in adverse event reports?
The average age of Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren at the time of adverse event reports is 5.9 years, with an average weight of 25.8 kg (56.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren 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 - Belgian Tervueren 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 - Belgian Tervueren ranks #223 by total report volume. Death rate (670.0%) 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