Total Reports
7,534
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 7,534 reports on file
Spaniel - Cocker American - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Spaniel - Cocker American (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 7,534 reports on file, Spaniel - Cocker American sits at #27 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 4.0% (300 reports).
- #27
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.0%
- death-coded report share
- 1,656
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.1 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
300
of 7,534 reports
Death Rate
4.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.1 yr
12.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Spaniel - Cocker American death-coded reports 4.0%
Cross-breed median
4.0% of 7,534 spaniel - cocker american 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: 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 1,656
Emesis 1,253
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 627
Diarrhoea 598
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 563
Lack of efficacy - NOS 467
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 413
Digestive tract disorder NOS 345
Seizure NOS 302
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 250
Anorexia 207
Other abnormal test result NOS 206
INEFFECTIVE, ASCARIDS NOS 174
Pruritus 156
Behavioural disorder NOS 153
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 2,050
Spinosad 1,007
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 723
Afoxolaner 518
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 211
Oclacitinib Maleate 184
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 175
Cyclosporine 150
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 136
Moxidectin 130
Cyclosporine A 128
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 127
Carprofen 122
Selamectin 115
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 112
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
2,878 (43.4%)
Outcome Unknown
2,187 (33.0%)
Ongoing
994 (15.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
278 (4.2%)
Died
179 (2.7%)
Euthanized
121 (1.8%)
Gender Distribution
Female 3,769 (50.0%)
Male 3,620 (48.0%)
Unknown 128 (1.7%)
Mixed 17 (0.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 482 | |
| 2011 | 722 | |
| 2012 | 816 | |
| 2013 | 772 | |
| 2014 | 715 | |
| 2015 | 736 | |
| 2016 | 632 | |
| 2017 | 579 | |
| 2018 | 408 | |
| 2019 | 353 | |
| 2020 | 342 | |
| 2021 | 265 | |
| 2022 | 215 | |
| 2023 | 180 | |
| 2024 | 185 | |
| 2025 | 132 | |
Spaniel - Cocker American Pet Health Insights
Spaniel - Cocker American accounts for 7,534 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #27 by volume among dog breeds, with 300 reports (4.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.1 years, average weight 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (1,656), Emesis (1,253), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (627). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (2,050 reports), followed by Spinosad (1,007) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (723).
Outcome coding on 6,637 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (43.4%). 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 - Cocker American? ▼
There are 7,534 adverse event reports involving Spaniel - Cocker American in the FDA database, with 300 reports involving death (4.0% death rate). Spaniel - Cocker American ranks #27 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Spaniel - Cocker American? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Spaniel - Cocker American are Vomiting (1,656 reports), Emesis (1,253 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (627 reports), Diarrhoea (598 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (563 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Spaniel - Cocker American adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Spaniel - Cocker American adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (2,050 reports), Spinosad (1,007 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (723 reports), Afoxolaner (518 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (211 reports).
What is the average age of Spaniel - Cocker American in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Spaniel - Cocker American at the time of adverse event reports is 6.1 years, with an average weight of 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Spaniel - Cocker American 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 - Cocker American 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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