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Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) adverse-event record

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

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#231 of 510
by report volume (all breeds)
102
FDA CVM reports on file
4.9%
death-coded share of reports
#134 of 275
by death-coded share (≥50 reports)

How the 102 reports break down

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

Annual report volume

Annual adverse-event report trend Yearly FDA CVM adverse-event report counts for this breed. 9 6.75 4.5 2.25 0 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) ranks #231 of 510 by total reports (102) and #134 of 275 by death-coded share (4.9%). 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)
#231
This breed, reports of 510
#134
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 (unspecified) has 102 reports now versus 100 in that prior snapshot: 2 more (2.0%).

Report change
+2
Death-coded reports
+0
Death-coded share
−0.1 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

102

Above-median volume

Deaths Reported

5

of 102 reports

Death-coded share of reports

4.9%

Above-median death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

6.1 yr

28.6 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) death-coded reports 4.9%
Cross-breed median

4.9% of 102 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 (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 (unspecified)'s death-coded share sits among indexed breeds

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

5% 51st percentile Higher share than 51% 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 (unspecified) 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: 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
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 6
Ataxia 6
Death by euthanasia 4

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 25
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 13
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 7
Spinosad 6
Moxidectin 6
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 5
Bedinvetmab 4
Selamectin 3

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
35 (40.2%)
Outcome Unknown
29 (33.3%)
Ongoing
15 (17.2%)
Died
3 (3.4%)
Recovered with Sequela
3 (3.4%)
Euthanized
2 (2.3%)

Gender Distribution

Male 52 (51.0%)
Female 43 (42.2%)
Unknown 7 (6.9%)

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 8
2026 1

Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) FDA adverse-event insights

Signature read: mid-pack filing volume at 102 (#231 of 510) is the scale stamp on Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified). According to FDA CVM filings indexed on PlainBreed as of July 2026 extract, Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) sits at #231 of 510 by report volume among all breeds and #168 of 298 among dog breeds, with 102 reports and 5 (4.9%) death-coded. On death-coded share among breeds with ≥50 reports, it ranks #134 of 275. Mean age at report: 6.1 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 (25 reports), followed by Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (13) and Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (7).

Outcome coding on 87 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (40.2%). Annual submissions ranged 1-2,026 across 17 years on file.

Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume

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

Poodle - Medium size
98 reports · 3.1% death-coded
Terrier - Fox Smooth
97 reports · 5.2% death-coded
Elkhound - Norwegian Grey
93 reports · 3.2% death-coded
Borzoi
91 reports · 5.5% death-coded
Terrier - Lakeland
90 reports · 1.1% death-coded
Chin
89 reports · 3.4% death-coded

Nationwide breeds with similar profiles

Two openFDA-derived peer sets for Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified), 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 (4.9% death-coded here).

Scottish Fold Longhair 4.8% · Cat Bengal 4.6% · Cat Egyptian Mau 5.3% · Cat Siberian 4.2% · Cat

Similar average weight

Nearest other-species breeds by reported average weight (28.6 kg here).

Mixed (Sheep) 24.9 kg · Sheep Fish (other) 32.4 kg · Fish Katahdin 32.4 kg · Sheep Nubian 32.8 kg · Goat

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 (unspecified)? ▼
There are 102 adverse event reports involving Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) in the FDA database, of which 5 were death-coded (4.9% 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 (unspecified) ranks #231 of 510 by report volume among all breeds PlainBreed indexes (#168 of 298 among dog breeds).
Where does Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) sit among other breeds in PlainBreed's corpus? ▼
According to FDA CVM report volume, Shepherd Dog - Belgian (unspecified) is #231 of 510 breeds indexed on PlainBreed (same ordering as the most-reported-breeds ranking). Inside Dog, it is #168 of 298. Among breeds with at least 50 reports, its death-coded share ranks #134 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 (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 (25 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (13 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 6.1 years, with an average weight of 28.6 kg (63.1 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 (unspecified) (Dog), extract as of July 2026 extract. 102 reports · 5 death-coded (4.9% of reports, not a mortality rate) · #231 of 510 by volume.

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