Total Reports
262
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
2026 FDA CVM data 262 reports on file official source
Shepherd Dog - Dutch — FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records and label data for Shepherd Dog - Dutch (Dog), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.
Shepherd Dog - Dutch (Dog) has 262 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 3 deaths reported (110.0% death rate) — ranking #172 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (53 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 4.2 years.
Deaths Reported
3
of 262 reports
Death Rate
110.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.2 yr
29.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Shepherd Dog - Dutch death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median
110.0% of 262 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: 29.8 kg (65.7 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 53
Vomiting 51
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 23
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 16
Diarrhoea 15
Emesis 10
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 10
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 10
Lack of efficacy - NOS 9
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 9
Seizure NOS 8
Anorexia 7
Cardiac disorder NOS 7
Panting 7
Not eating 7
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 41
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 40
Moxidectin 30
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 23
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 15
Afoxolaner 14
Bedinvetmab 12
Sarolaner 11
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 9
Spinosad 7
Oclacitinib Maleate 7
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride 6
Ivermectin 6
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 6
Carprofen 5
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
86 (34.1%)
Outcome Unknown
83 (32.9%)
Recovered/Normal
66 (26.2%)
Recovered with Sequela
14 (5.6%)
Died
3 (1.2%)
Gender Distribution
Male 150 (57.3%)
Female 109 (41.6%)
Unknown 2 (0.8%)
Mixed 1 (0.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 6 | |
| 2012 | 8 | |
| 2013 | 10 | |
| 2014 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 13 | |
| 2016 | 17 | |
| 2017 | 19 | |
| 2018 | 12 | |
| 2019 | 18 | |
| 2020 | 31 | |
| 2021 | 18 | |
| 2022 | 16 | |
| 2023 | 30 | |
| 2024 | 33 | |
| 2025 | 19 | |
Shepherd Dog - Dutch Pet Health Insights
Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Shepherd Dog - Dutch accounts for 262 submitted reports and currently ranks #172 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 3 involved a death outcome — a 110.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 4.2 years, with an average recorded body weight of 29.8 kg (65.7 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 - Dutch are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (53 reports), Vomiting (51 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (23 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad appears in 41 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (40) and Moxidectin (30). 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 252 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Ongoing (34.1% 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 - Dutch Adverse Event Data
Shepherd Dog - Dutch has 262 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.
The 110.0% 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 Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad, appearing in 41 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Shepherd Dog - Dutch.
Other Dog Breeds
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90,806 reports · 360.0% death rate
Crossbred Canine/dog
68,210 reports · 320.0% death rate
Dog (unknown)
47,381 reports · 870.0% death rate
Retriever - Golden
34,475 reports · 370.0% death rate
Shepherd Dog - German
31,142 reports · 430.0% death rate
Chihuahua
30,657 reports · 420.0% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Shepherd Dog - Dutch? ▼
There are 262 adverse event reports involving Shepherd Dog - Dutch in the FDA database, with 3 reports involving death (110.0% death rate). Shepherd Dog - Dutch ranks #172 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Shepherd Dog - Dutch? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Shepherd Dog - Dutch are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (53 reports), Vomiting (51 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (23 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (16 reports), Diarrhoea (15 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Shepherd Dog - Dutch adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Shepherd Dog - Dutch adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (41 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (40 reports), Moxidectin (30 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (23 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (15 reports).
What is the average age of Shepherd Dog - Dutch in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Shepherd Dog - Dutch at the time of adverse event reports is 4.2 years, with an average weight of 29.8 kg (65.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Shepherd Dog - Dutch 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 - Dutch 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.
Guides & Resources
Understanding Adverse Events
What FDA reports are and how they are collected
Breed-Specific Risks
Why some breeds appear in more adverse event reports
Pet Medication Safety
Evaluating medication risks using FDA data
Most Reported Medications
Drugs that appear most in adverse event reports
How FDA CVM Tracks Events
The reporting process and database limitations
Related Data Sources
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 - Dutch ranks #172 by total report volume. Death rate (110.0%) 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official AKC, AVMA, ACVO, and breed-club veterinary references. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBreed Editorial