Total Reports
97
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 97 reports on file
Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified)'s FDA record: #231 most-reported dog breed, 97 total reports, 5.2% death-coded (5 reports).
- #231
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.2%
- death-coded report share
- 22
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.9 yr
- average age at report
Higher volume usually means a more popular breed, not a riskier one, compare against how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
5
of 97 reports
Death Rate
5.2%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.9 yr
28.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) death-coded reports 5.2%
Cross-breed median
5.2% of 97 shepherd dog - belgian (unspecified) 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: 28.6 kg (63.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 22
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 9
Seizure NOS 9
Emesis 7
Diarrhoea 6
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 24
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 12
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 7
Spinosad 6
Moxidectin 6
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
33 (40.2%)
Outcome Unknown
28 (34.1%)
Ongoing
13 (15.9%)
Died
3 (3.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
3 (3.7%)
Euthanized
2 (2.4%)
Gender Distribution
Male 51 (52.6%)
Female 39 (40.2%)
Unknown 7 (7.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | |
| 2011 | 9 | |
| 2012 | 7 | |
| 2013 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 6 | |
| 2015 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 8 | |
| 2017 | 5 | |
| 2018 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 6 | |
| 2020 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 4 | |
Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) accounts for 97 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #231 by volume among dog breeds, with 5 reports (5.2%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.9 years, average weight 28.6 kg (63.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (22), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (9), Seizure NOS (9). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (24 reports), followed by Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (12) and Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (7).
Outcome coding on 82 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (40.2%). 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 (unspecified)? ▼
There are 97 adverse event reports involving Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 5 reports involving death (5.2% death rate). Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) ranks #231 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) are Vomiting (22 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (9 reports), Seizure NOS (9 reports), Emesis (7 reports), Diarrhoea (6 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (24 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (12 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (7 reports), Spinosad (6 reports), Moxidectin (6 reports).
What is the average age of Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 5.9 years, with an average weight of 28.6 kg (63.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) 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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