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Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren adverse-event record

Adverse-event filings for Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren (Dog) in the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine openFDA extract. Browse dog breeds, reactions, and outcomes below.

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#223 of 510
by report volume (all breeds)
122
FDA CVM reports on file
6.6%
death-coded share of reports
#95 of 275
by death-coded share (≥50 reports)

How the 122 reports break down

By recorded gender -- every report on file for Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren, no filtering.

Annual report volume

Annual adverse-event report trend Yearly FDA CVM adverse-event report counts for this breed. 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.

Data updated September 2026

The verdict

According to the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine openFDA adverse-event extract, Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren ranks #223 of 510 by total reports (122) and #95 of 275 by death-coded share (6.6%). National dual: Retriever - Labrador is #1 of 510 by total adverse-event reports (93,675) at death-coded-share rank 195 of 275 breeds with at least 50 reports (3.7%); separately, Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) is #1 highest death-coded share at 99.0% (report rank #233).

93,675
Retriever - Labrador reports (#1)
99.0%
Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) death share (#1)
#223
This breed, reports of 510
#95
This breed, death share of 275

Report volume reflects how common a breed or drug is and how often owners and vets file — not actual risk. Death-coded share ranks are limited to entries with enough reports to be meaningful. The two maps do not agree at #1.

Release-over-release change

What changed in the latest FDA data snapshot

PlainBreed reconstructed the prior snapshot from dated openFDA partitions through 2025 Q4, then compared it with the 2026-07-27 openFDA export. Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren has 122 reports now versus 122 in that prior snapshot: 0 the same number of (0.0%).

Report change
+0
Death-coded reports
+0
Death-coded share
−0.0 pts

This compares reported-event counts in two source snapshots. It does not establish a change in real-world risk, product safety, or disease incidence.

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Total Reports

122

Above-median volume

Deaths Reported

8

of 122 reports

Death-coded share of reports

6.6%

Above-median death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

6.0 yr

25.8 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren death-coded reports 6.6%
Cross-breed median

6.6% of 122 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 (4.8%) among breeds with 50 or more reports; values above it suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.

Where Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren's death-coded share sits among indexed breeds

Death-coded share of FDA CVM reports, breeds with ≥50 reports (July 2026 extract)

7% 65th percentile Higher share than 65% of 275 indexed breeds

5%–10%: 1 indexed breeds (0%). This entry sits in this band. 20%–25%: 2 indexed breeds (1%). Above this entry. 25%–30%: 3 indexed breeds (1%). Above this entry. 30%–35%: 4 indexed breeds (1%). Above this entry. 35%–40%: 5 indexed breeds (2%). Above this entry. 40%–45%: 6 indexed breeds (2%). Above this entry. 45%–50%: 3 indexed breeds (1%). Above this entry. 50%–55%: 7 indexed breeds (3%). Above this entry. 55%–60%: 7 indexed breeds (3%). Above this entry. 60%–65%: 21 indexed breeds (8%). Above this entry. 65%–70%: 11 indexed breeds (4%). Above this entry. 70%–75%: 15 indexed breeds (5%). Above this entry. 75%–80%: 13 indexed breeds (5%). Above this entry. 80%–85%: 11 indexed breeds (4%). Above this entry. 85%–90%: 12 indexed breeds (4%). Above this entry. 90%–95%: 12 indexed breeds (4%). Above this entry. 95%–100%: 142 indexed breeds (52%). Above this entry. Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren 5% 100% every breed with ≥50 FDA reports, bucketed by value

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Source FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, openFDA adverse event extract (PlainBreed) · July 2026 extract

This histogram uses the same ≥50-report cohort as the highest death-coded share ranking. A higher share means more of this breed's reported events were death-coded, not a mortality rate for living animals.

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
Bedinvetmab 7
Selamectin 6
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 6

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
40 (34.8%)
Outcome Unknown
38 (33.0%)
Ongoing
28 (24.3%)
Died
5 (4.3%)
Euthanized
3 (2.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (0.9%)

Gender Distribution

Male 61 (50.0%)
Female 55 (45.1%)
Unknown 5 (4.1%)
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 6

Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren FDA adverse-event insights

Signature read: death-coded share at 6.6% is the standout outcome stamp on Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren's FDA row. According to FDA CVM filings indexed on PlainBreed as of July 2026 extract, Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren sits at #223 of 510 by report volume among all breeds and #167 of 298 among dog breeds, with 122 reports and 8 (6.6%) death-coded. On death-coded share among breeds with ≥50 reports, it ranks #95 of 275. Mean age at report: 6.0 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 115 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (34.8%). Annual submissions ranged 3-2,025 across 16 years on file.

Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume

Showing 6 of 297 dog breeds in our dataset, ranked by closest report volume.

Elkhound - Norwegian Black
123 reports · 1.6% death-coded
Leonberger
126 reports · 5.6% death-coded
Hound - Afghan
129 reports · 8.5% death-coded
Terrier - Toy Fox
129 reports · 3.9% death-coded
Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified)
102 reports · 4.9% death-coded
Terrier - Norfolk
145 reports · 2.8% death-coded

Nationwide breeds with similar profiles

Two openFDA-derived peer sets for Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren, both outside the Dog family so the neighborhoods are not species containment (the similar-volume list above stays within species).

Similar death-coded share

Nearest other-species breeds with ≥50 reports (6.6% death-coded here).

Crossbred Feline/cat 6.3% · Cat Domestic Longhair 7.0% · Cat Snowshoe 7.0% · Cat Warmblood (unspecified) 7.0% · Horse

Similar average weight

Nearest other-species breeds by reported average weight (25.8 kg here).

Mixed (Sheep) 24.9 kg · Sheep Crossbred Caprine/goat 21.7 kg · Goat Pygmy 20.3 kg · Goat Fish (other) 32.4 kg · Fish

What to do with this dog

A report does not prove a drug caused the reaction, and popular breeds simply generate more reports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren? ▼
There are 122 adverse event reports involving Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren in the FDA database, of which 8 were death-coded (6.6% of those reports). That is a share of REPORTED events, not a mortality rate for the breed: adverse events reach the FDA when something goes wrong, so the denominator is reports, never the population of animals. According to the same FDA CVM extract, Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren ranks #223 of 510 by report volume among all breeds PlainBreed indexes (#167 of 298 among dog breeds).
Where does Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren sit among other breeds in PlainBreed's corpus? ▼
According to FDA CVM report volume, Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren is #223 of 510 breeds indexed on PlainBreed (same ordering as the most-reported-breeds ranking). Inside Dog, it is #167 of 298. Among breeds with at least 50 reports, its death-coded share ranks #95 of 275 (same cohort as highest-death-rate). These are placement ranks in the reporting corpus, not clinical risk scores.
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 6.0 years, with an average weight of 25.8 kg (56.9 lbs).

Compare a breed's report volume against how common the breed is before drawing conclusions. See our methodology for how the death-coded share and rankings are computed, or read breed-specific reporting patterns and FDA CVM reporting.

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events (CVM AER) · 2025

openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events (FDA CVM) for Shepherd Dog - Belgian Tervueren (Dog), extract as of July 2026 extract. 122 reports · 8 death-coded (6.6% of reports, not a mortality rate) · #223 of 510 by volume.

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