Total Reports
1,617
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 1,617 reports on file
Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 1,617 reports on file, Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten sits at #85 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 3.2% (52 reports).
- #85
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.2%
- death-coded report share
- 443
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.0 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
52
of 1,617 reports
Death Rate
3.2%
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 3.2%
Cross-breed median
3.2% of 1,617 terrier - irish soft-coated wheaten 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: 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 | |
Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten Pet Health Insights
Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten accounts for 1,617 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #85 by volume among dog breeds, with 52 reports (3.2%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.0 years, average weight 16.8 kg (37.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (443), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (160), Diarrhoea (139). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (235 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (186) and Afoxolaner (159).
Outcome coding on 1,519 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (40.4%). 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 - 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 (3.2% 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.
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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