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Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten (Dog), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.

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Annual breed adverse-event registration timeline Bar chart showing yearly FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event report counts per breed registry cohort, with paw-print tick marks indicating count buckets. 131 98.25 65.5 32.75 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten (Dog) has 1,617 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 52 deaths reported (320.0% death rate) — ranking #85 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (443 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 6.0 years.

Total Reports

1,617

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

52

of 1,617 reports

Death Rate

320.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

6.0 yr

16.8 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

320.0% of 1,617 reports involved a death outcome. Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The 12% comparison line is the rough cross-breed median in the FDA CVM database; values above suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.

Average weight at time of report: 16.8 kg (37.0 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 443
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 160
Diarrhoea 139
Emesis 138
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 92
Lack of efficacy - NOS 83
Anorexia 67
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 65
Seizure NOS 52
Digestive tract disorder NOS 51
Emesis (multiple) 49
Not eating 43
Other abnormal test result NOS 42
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 39
Panting 37

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 235
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 186
Afoxolaner 159
Oclacitinib Maleate 119
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 108
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 106
Spinosad 75
Carprofen 58
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 52
Moxidectin 46
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 42
Sarolaner 40
Bedinvetmab 36
Maropitant Citrate 25
Prednisone 24

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
613 (40.4%)
Outcome Unknown
409 (26.9%)
Ongoing
408 (26.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
37 (2.4%)
Euthanized
28 (1.8%)
Died
24 (1.6%)

Gender Distribution

Male 832 (51.5%)
Female 757 (46.8%)
Unknown 25 (1.5%)
Mixed 3 (0.2%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 48
2011 66
2012 101
2013 96
2014 119
2015 135
2016 155
2017 143
2018 131
2019 122
2020 87
2021 95
2022 95
2023 81
2024 85
2025 58
Size-class weight distribution across registered breeds Vertical bar chart showing the distribution of registered breeds across five size classes (Toy, Small, Medium, Large, Giant), each represented by a scaled dog-silhouette and a count value. 118 89 59 30 0 Breeds in class 38 Toy 0–6 kg Chihuahua 64 Small 6–14 kg Beagle 92 Medium 14–27 kg Border Collie 118 Large 27–45 kg Labrador Retriever 41 Giant 45–90 kg Great Dane Size-Class Distribution
Where Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 16.8 kg.
Breed-group distribution donut chart Donut chart with kennel-club-ribbon center showing breed counts across the eight standard breed groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding, Miscellaneous). CH Sporting 32 · 14.2% Hound 36 · 15.9% Working 33 · 14.6% Terrier 31 · 13.7% Toy 23 · 10.2% Non-Sporting 21 · 9.3% Herding 32 · 14.2% Misc. 18 · 8.0% Breed-Group Classification 226 breeds across 8 taxonomic groups
Eight standard breed-group classifications used by major registries (AKC's seven groups plus Miscellaneous). Provides taxonomic context for breed lookups.

Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten accounts for 1,617 submitted reports and currently ranks #85 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 52 involved a death outcome — a 320.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 6.0 years, with an average recorded body weight of 16.8 kg (37.0 lbs). These figures reflect the voluntary reporting pool only and should be read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — all of which shape how many events ever reach the FDA.

The most frequently reported clinical signs for Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten are Vomiting (443 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (160 reports), Diarrhoea (139 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad appears in 235 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (186) and Afoxolaner (159). Counts like these surface which therapeutic classes dominate the reporting stream — useful context when comparing reactions across breeds of the same dog species.

Outcome coding on the 1,519 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (40.4% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,010 to 2,025 reports across the 16 years on file, indicating the reporting trend is shaped as much by awareness cycles as by underlying clinical events. Because FDA adverse event reports describe correlation rather than causation, these numbers are most useful as a signal of where to ask further questions with a veterinarian — not as a standalone risk score for any individual dog.

Understanding Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten Adverse Event Data

Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten has a moderate volume of adverse event reports (1,617). Report counts are influenced by breed popularity, owner awareness, and veterinary reporting practices.

The 320.0% death rate is above average, though this statistic should be interpreted cautiously. Death reports may be overrepresented because serious outcomes are more likely to be reported than mild reactions.

The most frequently referenced drug in adverse reports is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad, appearing in 235 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten?
There are 1,617 adverse event reports involving Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten in the FDA database, with 52 reports involving death (320.0% death rate). Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten ranks #85 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten are Vomiting (443 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (160 reports), Diarrhoea (139 reports), Emesis (138 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (92 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (235 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (186 reports), Afoxolaner (159 reports), Oclacitinib Maleate (119 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (108 reports).
What is the average age of Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten in adverse event reports?
The average age of Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten at the time of adverse event reports is 6.0 years, with an average weight of 16.8 kg (37.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten 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 - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten 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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Data Sources & Methodology

Adverse event data sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine via the openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events API. Reports are voluntarily submitted by pet owners, veterinarians, and product manufacturers.

Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten ranks #85 by total report volume. Death rate (320.0%) reflects the proportion of reports involving death and should not be interpreted as a breed-specific mortality rate. Reporting biases, breed popularity, and veterinary access all influence report counts.

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Data sourced from official AKC, AVMA, ACVO, and breed-club veterinary references. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBreed Editorial