Total Reports
36
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 36 reports on file
Spaniel - Irish Water - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Spaniel - Irish Water (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Spaniel - Irish Water ranks #300 by report volume among dog breeds - 2 of 36 reports (5.6%) recorded a death outcome.
- #300
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.6%
- death-coded report share
- 10
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.0 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
2
of 36 reports
Death Rate
5.6%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.0 yr
27.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Spaniel - Irish Water death-coded reports 5.6%
Cross-breed median
5.6% of 36 spaniel - irish 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: 27.5 kg (60.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 10
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 7
Digestive tract disorder NOS 4
Diarrhoea 3
Overdose 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Afoxolaner 5
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 4
Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 136Mcg/326Mg 3
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 3
Spinosad 2
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
14 (42.4%)
Ongoing
10 (30.3%)
Outcome Unknown
6 (18.2%)
Died
1 (3.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (3.0%)
Euthanized
1 (3.0%)
Gender Distribution
Male 23 (63.9%)
Female 13 (36.1%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
Spaniel - Irish Water Pet Health Insights
Spaniel - Irish Water accounts for 36 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #300 by volume among dog breeds, with 2 reports (5.6%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.0 years, average weight 27.5 kg (60.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (10), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (7), Digestive tract disorder NOS (4). Most-referenced drug: Afoxolaner (5 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (4) and Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 136Mcg/326Mg (3).
Outcome coding on 33 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (42.4%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,024 across 14 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Spaniel - Irish Water? ▼
There are 36 adverse event reports involving Spaniel - Irish Water in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (5.6% death rate). Spaniel - Irish Water ranks #300 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Spaniel - Irish Water? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Spaniel - Irish Water are Vomiting (10 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (7 reports), Digestive tract disorder NOS (4 reports), Diarrhoea (3 reports), Overdose (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Spaniel - Irish Water adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Spaniel - Irish Water adverse event reports are Afoxolaner (5 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (4 reports), Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 136Mcg/326Mg (3 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (3 reports), Spinosad (2 reports).
What is the average age of Spaniel - Irish Water in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Spaniel - Irish Water at the time of adverse event reports is 6.0 years, with an average weight of 27.5 kg (60.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Spaniel - Irish 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 - Irish 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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