Total Reports
1,461
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 1,461 reports on file
Terrier - Scottish - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Terrier - Scottish (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Terrier - Scottish is #90 by FDA report volume; 5.8% of its 1,461 reports (85) were death-coded.
- #90
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.8%
- death-coded report share
- 259
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.6 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
85
of 1,461 reports
Death Rate
5.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.6 yr
10.7 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Terrier - Scottish death-coded reports 5.8%
Cross-breed median
5.8% of 1,461 terrier - scottish 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: 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 | |
Terrier - Scottish Pet Health Insights
Terrier - Scottish accounts for 1,461 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #90 by volume among dog breeds, with 85 reports (5.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.6 years, average weight 10.7 kg (23.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (259), Emesis (170), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (154). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (293 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (130) and Oclacitinib Maleate (116).
Outcome coding on 1,305 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (35.9%). 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 - Scottish? ▼
There are 1,461 adverse event reports involving Terrier - Scottish in the FDA database, with 85 reports involving death (5.8% 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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