Total Reports
952
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 952 reports on file
Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 952 reports on file, Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) sits at #112 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 5.0% (48 reports).
- #112
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.0%
- death-coded report share
- 164
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.2 yr
- average age at report
Higher volume usually means a more popular breed, not a riskier one, compare against how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
48
of 952 reports
Death Rate
5.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.2 yr
21.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) death-coded reports 5.0%
Cross-breed median
5.0% of 952 spaniel - springer (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 (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: 21.1 kg (46.5 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 164
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 62
Lack of efficacy - NOS 61
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 60
Emesis 59
Diarrhoea 57
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 57
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 55
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 199
Spinosad 76
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 76
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 70
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 50
Oclacitinib Maleate 49
Carprofen 48
Moxidectin 43
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
216 (31.7%)
Outcome Unknown
205 (30.1%)
Ongoing
196 (28.7%)
Died
27 (4.0%)
Euthanized
21 (3.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
17 (2.5%)
Gender Distribution
Female 499 (52.4%)
Male 441 (46.3%)
Unknown 11 (1.2%)
Mixed 1 (0.1%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 137 | |
| 2011 | 117 | |
| 2012 | 63 | |
| 2013 | 62 | |
| 2014 | 56 | |
| 2015 | 50 | |
| 2016 | 66 | |
| 2017 | 39 | |
| 2018 | 32 | |
| 2019 | 43 | |
| 2020 | 45 | |
| 2021 | 36 | |
| 2022 | 54 | |
| 2023 | 49 | |
| 2024 | 57 | |
| 2025 | 46 | |
Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) accounts for 952 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #112 by volume among dog breeds, with 48 reports (5.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.2 years, average weight 21.1 kg (46.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (164), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (62), Lack of efficacy - NOS (61). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (199 reports), followed by Spinosad (76) and Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (76).
Outcome coding on 682 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (31.7%). 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 - Springer (unspecified)? ▼
There are 952 adverse event reports involving Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 48 reports involving death (5.0% death rate). Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) ranks #112 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Spaniel - Springer (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) are Vomiting (164 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (62 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (61 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (60 reports), Emesis (59 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (199 reports), Spinosad (76 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (76 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (70 reports), Ivermectin, Pyrantel (50 reports).
What is the average age of Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 6.2 years, with an average weight of 21.1 kg (46.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Spaniel - Springer (unspecified) 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 - Springer (unspecified) 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.
Compare a breed's report volume against how common the breed is before drawing conclusions. See our methodology for how death rate and rankings are computed.
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