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Terrier - Scottish — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Terrier - Scottish (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. 78 58.5 39 19.5 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Terrier - Scottish drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Terrier - Scottish (Dog) has 1,461 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 85 deaths reported (580.0% death rate) — ranking #90 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (259 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 6.6 years.

Total Reports

1,461

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

85

of 1,461 reports

Death Rate

580.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

6.6 yr

10.7 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Terrier - Scottish death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

580.0% of 1,461 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: 10.7 kg (23.6 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 259
Emesis 170
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 154
Diarrhoea 129
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 88
Lack of efficacy - NOS 81
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 75
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - whipworm 57
Anorexia 54
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 53
Death by euthanasia 51
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 51
Other abnormal test result NOS 51
Digestive tract disorder NOS 49
Deafness 47

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 293
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 130
Oclacitinib Maleate 116
Spinosad 114
Afoxolaner 77
Trilostane 69
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 51
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 47
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 45
Cyclosporine 32
Cyclosporine A 31
Milbemycin 30
Moxidectin 30
Selamectin 26
Prednisone 23

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
469 (35.9%)
Outcome Unknown
396 (30.3%)
Ongoing
285 (21.8%)
Recovered with Sequela
70 (5.4%)
Euthanized
47 (3.6%)
Died
38 (2.9%)

Gender Distribution

Male 733 (50.2%)
Female 688 (47.1%)
Unknown 33 (2.3%)
Mixed 7 (0.5%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 78
2011 122
2012 146
2013 148
2014 148
2015 123
2016 132
2017 87
2018 78
2019 73
2020 59
2021 58
2022 60
2023 53
2024 64
2025 32
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 - Scottish sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 10.7 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 - Scottish Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Terrier - Scottish accounts for 1,461 submitted reports and currently ranks #90 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 85 involved a death outcome — a 580.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 6.6 years, with an average recorded body weight of 10.7 kg (23.6 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 - Scottish are Vomiting (259 reports), Emesis (170 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (154 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 293 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (130) and Oclacitinib Maleate (116). 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 1,305 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (35.9% 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 - Scottish Adverse Event Data

Terrier - Scottish has a moderate volume of adverse event reports (1,461). Report counts are influenced by breed popularity, owner awareness, and veterinary reporting practices.

The 580.0% 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 293 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Terrier - Scottish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Terrier - Scottish?
There are 1,461 adverse event reports involving Terrier - Scottish in the FDA database, with 85 reports involving death (580.0% death rate). Terrier - Scottish ranks #90 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Terrier - Scottish?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Terrier - Scottish are Vomiting (259 reports), Emesis (170 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (154 reports), Diarrhoea (129 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (88 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Terrier - Scottish adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Terrier - Scottish adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (293 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (130 reports), Oclacitinib Maleate (116 reports), Spinosad (114 reports), Afoxolaner (77 reports).
What is the average age of Terrier - Scottish in adverse event reports?
The average age of Terrier - Scottish at the time of adverse event reports is 6.6 years, with an average weight of 10.7 kg (23.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Terrier - Scottish 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 - Scottish 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 - Scottish ranks #90 by total report volume. Death rate (580.0%) 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