Total Reports
119
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 119 reports on file
Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 119 reports on file, Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren sits at #223 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 6.7% (8 reports).
- #223
- most-reported dog breed
- 6.7%
- death-coded report share
- 32
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.9 yr
- average age at report
Report counts track breed popularity and reporting activity, not real-world risk, read this alongside how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
8
of 119 reports
Death Rate
6.7%
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 6.7%
Cross-breed median
6.7% of 119 shepherd dog - belgian tervueren 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: 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
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
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 | |
Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren Pet Health Insights
Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren accounts for 119 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #223 by volume among dog breeds, with 8 reports (6.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.9 years, average weight 25.8 kg (56.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (32), Diarrhoea (10), Seizure NOS (9). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (19 reports), followed by Afoxolaner (11) and Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (8).
Outcome coding on 112 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (34.8%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
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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 (6.7% 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.
Compare a breed's report volume against how common the breed is before drawing conclusions. See our methodology for how death rate and rankings are computed.
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