Total Reports
149
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 149 reports on file
Terrier - Australian - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Terrier - Australian (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Terrier - Australian is #207 by FDA report volume; 2.7% of its 149 reports (4) were death-coded.
- #207
- most-reported dog breed
- 2.7%
- death-coded report share
- 38
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.5 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
4
of 149 reports
Death Rate
2.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.5 yr
9.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Terrier - Australian death-coded reports 2.7%
Cross-breed median
2.7% of 149 terrier - australian 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: 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 38
Diarrhoea 17
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 13
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 12
Emesis 11
Digestive tract disorder NOS 9
Lack of efficacy - NOS 8
Ataxia 7
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 30
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 14
Afoxolaner 13
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 12
Spinosad 7
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 6
Trilostane 5
Sarolaner 5
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
61 (45.2%)
Outcome Unknown
47 (34.8%)
Ongoing
17 (12.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
6 (4.4%)
Died
3 (2.2%)
Euthanized
1 (0.7%)
Gender Distribution
Female 78 (52.3%)
Male 69 (46.3%)
Unknown 2 (1.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 11 | |
| 2012 | 15 | |
| 2013 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 12 | |
| 2015 | 15 | |
| 2016 | 16 | |
| 2017 | 13 | |
| 2018 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 12 | |
| 2020 | 8 | |
| 2021 | 6 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 11 | |
| 2024 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 5 | |
Terrier - Australian Pet Health Insights
Terrier - Australian accounts for 149 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #207 by volume among dog breeds, with 4 reports (2.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.5 years, average weight 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (38), Diarrhoea (17), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (13). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (30 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (14) and Afoxolaner (13).
Outcome coding on 135 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (45.2%). 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 Terrier - Australian? ▼
There are 149 adverse event reports involving Terrier - Australian in the FDA database, with 4 reports involving death (2.7% death rate). Terrier - Australian ranks #207 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Terrier - Australian? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Terrier - Australian are Vomiting (38 reports), Diarrhoea (17 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (13 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (12 reports), Emesis (11 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Terrier - Australian adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Terrier - Australian adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (30 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (14 reports), Afoxolaner (13 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (12 reports), Spinosad (7 reports).
What is the average age of Terrier - Australian in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Terrier - Australian at the time of adverse event reports is 6.5 years, with an average weight of 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Terrier - Australian 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 Terrier - Australian 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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