Total Reports
735
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 735 reports on file
Terrier - Silky - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Terrier - Silky (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Terrier - Silky's FDA record: #119 most-reported dog breed, 735 total reports, 5.3% death-coded (39 reports).
- #119
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.3%
- death-coded report share
- 196
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 7.1 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
39
of 735 reports
Death Rate
5.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
7.1 yr
5.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Terrier - Silky death-coded reports 5.3%
Cross-breed median
5.3% of 735 terrier - silky 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: 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 196
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 93
Emesis 80
Diarrhoea 73
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 53
Lack of efficacy - NOS 42
Anorexia 34
Seizure NOS 32
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 165
Spinosad 92
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 52
Afoxolaner 47
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 38
Trilostane 36
Moxidectin 24
Sarolaner 24
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
276 (41.6%)
Outcome Unknown
206 (31.1%)
Ongoing
115 (17.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
27 (4.1%)
Euthanized
27 (4.1%)
Died
12 (1.8%)
Gender Distribution
Male 372 (50.6%)
Female 347 (47.2%)
Unknown 13 (1.8%)
Mixed 3 (0.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35 | |
| 2011 | 54 | |
| 2012 | 74 | |
| 2013 | 74 | |
| 2014 | 54 | |
| 2015 | 67 | |
| 2016 | 70 | |
| 2017 | 59 | |
| 2018 | 40 | |
| 2019 | 50 | |
| 2020 | 38 | |
| 2021 | 25 | |
| 2022 | 25 | |
| 2023 | 26 | |
| 2024 | 30 | |
| 2025 | 14 | |
Terrier - Silky Pet Health Insights
Terrier - Silky accounts for 735 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #119 by volume among dog breeds, with 39 reports (5.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 7.1 years, average weight 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (196), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (93), Emesis (80). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (165 reports), followed by Spinosad (92) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (52).
Outcome coding on 663 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (41.6%). 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 - Silky? ▼
There are 735 adverse event reports involving Terrier - Silky in the FDA database, with 39 reports involving death (5.3% death rate). Terrier - Silky ranks #119 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Terrier - Silky? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Terrier - Silky are Vomiting (196 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (93 reports), Emesis (80 reports), Diarrhoea (73 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (53 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Terrier - Silky adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Terrier - Silky adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (165 reports), Spinosad (92 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (52 reports), Afoxolaner (47 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (38 reports).
What is the average age of Terrier - Silky in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Terrier - Silky at the time of adverse event reports is 7.1 years, with an average weight of 5.6 kg (12.3 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Terrier - Silky 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 - Silky 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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