Total Reports
317
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 317 reports on file
Terrier - Border - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Terrier - Border (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Terrier - Border is #164 by FDA report volume; 3.2% of its 317 reports (10) were death-coded.
- #164
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.2%
- death-coded report share
- 77
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.2 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
10
of 317 reports
Death Rate
3.2%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.2 yr
9.2 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Terrier - Border death-coded reports 3.2%
Cross-breed median
3.2% of 317 terrier - border 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: 9.2 kg (20.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 77
Emesis 43
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 32
Diarrhoea 30
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 18
Anorexia 16
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 15
Digestive tract disorder NOS 15
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 64
Afoxolaner 28
Trilostane 25
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 23
Spinosad 21
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 20
Oclacitinib Maleate 11
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 11
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
118 (38.3%)
Outcome Unknown
105 (34.1%)
Ongoing
69 (22.4%)
Died
6 (1.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
6 (1.9%)
Euthanized
4 (1.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 164 (51.7%)
Female 151 (47.6%)
Unknown 2 (0.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 8 | |
| 2012 | 35 | |
| 2013 | 27 | |
| 2014 | 27 | |
| 2015 | 26 | |
| 2016 | 28 | |
| 2017 | 21 | |
| 2018 | 19 | |
| 2019 | 23 | |
| 2020 | 19 | |
| 2021 | 17 | |
| 2022 | 11 | |
| 2023 | 13 | |
| 2024 | 21 | |
| 2025 | 17 | |
Terrier - Border Pet Health Insights
Terrier - Border accounts for 317 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #164 by volume among dog breeds, with 10 reports (3.2%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.2 years, average weight 9.2 kg (20.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (77), Emesis (43), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (32). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (64 reports), followed by Afoxolaner (28) and Trilostane (25).
Outcome coding on 308 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (38.3%). 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 - Border? ▼
There are 317 adverse event reports involving Terrier - Border in the FDA database, with 10 reports involving death (3.2% death rate). Terrier - Border ranks #164 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Terrier - Border? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Terrier - Border are Vomiting (77 reports), Emesis (43 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (32 reports), Diarrhoea (30 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (18 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Terrier - Border adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Terrier - Border adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (64 reports), Afoxolaner (28 reports), Trilostane (25 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (23 reports), Spinosad (21 reports).
What is the average age of Terrier - Border in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Terrier - Border at the time of adverse event reports is 6.2 years, with an average weight of 9.2 kg (20.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Terrier - Border 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 - Border 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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