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Terrier - Norwich — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Terrier - Norwich (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. 23 17.25 11.5 5.75 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Terrier - Norwich drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Terrier - Norwich (Dog) has 232 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 7 deaths reported (300.0% death rate) — ranking #176 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (43 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 6.1 years.

Total Reports

232

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

7

of 232 reports

Death Rate

300.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

6.1 yr

7.1 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Terrier - Norwich death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

300.0% of 232 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: 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 43
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 37
Diarrhoea 28
Shaking 12
Emesis 12
Behavioural disorder NOS 12
Seizure NOS 11
INEFFECTIVE, ASCARIDS NOS 10
Trembling 10
Lack of efficacy - NOS 9
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 9
Panting 7
Digestive tract disorder NOS 7
Decreased appetite 7
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 7

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 75
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 21
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 18
Trilostane 16
Spinosad 15
Afoxolaner 11
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 7
Oclacitinib Maleate 7
Ivermectin 5
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 5
Meloxicam 4
Milbemycin Oxime 4
Ivermectin + Pyrantel 4
Sarolaner 4
Grapiprant 4

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
89 (41.4%)
Outcome Unknown
64 (29.8%)
Ongoing
45 (20.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
10 (4.7%)
Euthanized
5 (2.3%)
Died
2 (0.9%)

Gender Distribution

Female 114 (49.1%)
Male 111 (47.8%)
Unknown 6 (2.6%)
Mixed 1 (0.4%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 8
2011 12
2012 28
2013 18
2014 16
2015 23
2016 22
2017 13
2018 23
2019 6
2020 14
2021 13
2022 6
2023 12
2024 13
2025 5
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 - Norwich sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 7.1 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 - Norwich Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Terrier - Norwich accounts for 232 submitted reports and currently ranks #176 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 7 involved a death outcome — a 300.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 6.1 years, with an average recorded body weight of 7.1 kg (15.7 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 - Norwich are Vomiting (43 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (37 reports), Diarrhoea (28 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 75 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (21) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (18). 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 215 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (41.4% 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 - Norwich Adverse Event Data

Terrier - Norwich has 232 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.

The 300.0% 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 75 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Terrier - Norwich.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Terrier - Norwich?
There are 232 adverse event reports involving Terrier - Norwich in the FDA database, with 7 reports involving death (300.0% death rate). Terrier - Norwich ranks #176 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Terrier - Norwich?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Terrier - Norwich are Vomiting (43 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (37 reports), Diarrhoea (28 reports), Shaking (12 reports), Emesis (12 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Terrier - Norwich adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Terrier - Norwich adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (75 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (21 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (18 reports), Trilostane (16 reports), Spinosad (15 reports).
What is the average age of Terrier - Norwich in adverse event reports?
The average age of Terrier - Norwich at the time of adverse event reports is 6.1 years, with an average weight of 7.1 kg (15.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Terrier - Norwich 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 - Norwich 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 - Norwich ranks #176 by total report volume. Death rate (300.0%) 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