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Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane (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. 354 265.5 177 88.5 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane (Dog) has 4,227 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 255 deaths reported (600.0% death rate) — ranking #47 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (808 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 3.5 years.

Total Reports

4,227

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

255

of 4,227 reports

Death Rate

600.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

3.5 yr

49.7 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

600.0% of 4,227 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: 49.7 kg (109.6 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 808
Diarrhoea 425
Emesis 349
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 328
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 293
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 237
Lack of efficacy - NOS 237
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 218
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 158
Anorexia 142
Death 138
Underdose 138
Seizure NOS 130
Weight loss 128
Other abnormal test result NOS 116

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 965
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 640
Moxidectin 356
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 298
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 281
Afoxolaner 240
Spinosad 200
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 199
Carprofen 193
Bedinvetmab 131
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 126
Sarolaner 104
Oclacitinib Maleate 98
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride 77
Imidacloprid + Moxidectin 72

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown
1,238 (31.4%)
Recovered/Normal
1,207 (30.6%)
Ongoing
1,119 (28.4%)
Died
166 (4.2%)
Recovered with Sequela
121 (3.1%)
Euthanized
89 (2.3%)

Gender Distribution

Male 2,138 (50.6%)
Female 1,940 (45.9%)
Unknown 128 (3.0%)
Mixed 21 (0.5%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 176
2011 188
2012 253
2013 273
2014 260
2015 247
2016 298
2017 288
2018 299
2019 354
2020 301
2021 248
2022 294
2023 283
2024 287
2025 178
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 Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 49.7 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.

Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane accounts for 4,227 submitted reports and currently ranks #47 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 255 involved a death outcome — a 600.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 3.5 years, with an average recorded body weight of 49.7 kg (109.6 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 Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane are Vomiting (808 reports), Diarrhoea (425 reports), Emesis (349 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 965 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (640) and Moxidectin (356). 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 3,940 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Outcome Unknown (31.4% 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 Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane Adverse Event Data

Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane has a moderate volume of adverse event reports (4,227). Report counts are influenced by breed popularity, owner awareness, and veterinary reporting practices.

The 600.0% 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 965 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane?
There are 4,227 adverse event reports involving Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane in the FDA database, with 255 reports involving death (600.0% death rate). Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane ranks #47 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane are Vomiting (808 reports), Diarrhoea (425 reports), Emesis (349 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (328 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (293 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (965 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (640 reports), Moxidectin (356 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (298 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (281 reports).
What is the average age of Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane in adverse event reports?
The average age of Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane at the time of adverse event reports is 3.5 years, with an average weight of 49.7 kg (109.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane 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 Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane 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.

Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane ranks #47 by total report volume. Death rate (600.0%) 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