Total Reports
56
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 56 reports on file
Spaniel - American Water - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Spaniel - American Water (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 56 reports on file, Spaniel - American Water sits at #264 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 7.1% (4 reports).
- #264
- most-reported dog breed
- 7.1%
- death-coded report share
- 8
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.7 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
4
of 56 reports
Death Rate
7.1%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.7 yr
17.4 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Spaniel - American Water death-coded reports 7.1%
Cross-breed median
7.1% of 56 spaniel - american water 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: 17.4 kg (38.4 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 8
Digestive tract disorder NOS 7
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 7
Lack of efficacy - NOS 6
Diarrhoea 6
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 10
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 7
Spinosad 5
Afoxolaner 4
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 3
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
19 (35.8%)
Recovered/Normal
17 (32.1%)
Ongoing
12 (22.6%)
Euthanized
3 (5.7%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (1.9%)
Died
1 (1.9%)
Gender Distribution
Female 33 (58.9%)
Male 23 (41.1%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 4 | |
| 2017 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 6 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 6 | |
| 2025 | 2 | |
Spaniel - American Water Pet Health Insights
Spaniel - American Water accounts for 56 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #264 by volume among dog breeds, with 4 reports (7.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.7 years, average weight 17.4 kg (38.4 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (8), Digestive tract disorder NOS (7), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (7). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (10 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (7) and Spinosad (5).
Outcome coding on 53 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (35.8%). 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 Spaniel - American Water? ▼
There are 56 adverse event reports involving Spaniel - American Water in the FDA database, with 4 reports involving death (7.1% death rate). Spaniel - American Water ranks #264 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Spaniel - American Water? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Spaniel - American Water are Vomiting (8 reports), Digestive tract disorder NOS (7 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (7 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (6 reports), Diarrhoea (6 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Spaniel - American Water adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Spaniel - American Water adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (10 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (7 reports), Spinosad (5 reports), Afoxolaner (4 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (3 reports).
What is the average age of Spaniel - American Water in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Spaniel - American Water at the time of adverse event reports is 5.7 years, with an average weight of 17.4 kg (38.4 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Spaniel - American Water 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 Spaniel - American Water 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.
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