Total Reports
4,495
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 4,495 reports on file
Doberman Pinscher - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Doberman Pinscher (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Doberman Pinscher is #43 by FDA report volume; 5.7% of its 4,495 reports (256) were death-coded.
- #43
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.7%
- death-coded report share
- 705
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 4.5 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
256
of 4,495 reports
Death Rate
5.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.5 yr
33.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Doberman Pinscher death-coded reports 5.7%
Cross-breed median
5.7% of 4,495 doberman pinscher 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: 33.8 kg (74.5 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 705
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 465
Diarrhoea 357
Emesis 346
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 333
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 320
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 314
Lack of efficacy - NOS 301
Digestive tract disorder NOS 163
Anorexia 149
Death 137
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 129
Other abnormal test result NOS 127
Cardiac disorder NOS 112
Seizure NOS 109
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 846
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 609
Afoxolaner 261
Moxidectin 249
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 226
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 220
Spinosad 193
Carprofen 141
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 139
Oclacitinib Maleate 101
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 96
Bedinvetmab 92
Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 272Mcg/652Mg 84
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 80
Selamectin 75
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
1,414 (34.1%)
Recovered/Normal
1,184 (28.5%)
Ongoing
1,082 (26.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
213 (5.1%)
Died
164 (3.9%)
Euthanized
95 (2.3%)
Gender Distribution
Female 2,214 (49.3%)
Male 2,175 (48.4%)
Unknown 89 (2.0%)
Mixed 17 (0.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 193 | |
| 2011 | 213 | |
| 2012 | 300 | |
| 2013 | 337 | |
| 2014 | 315 | |
| 2015 | 328 | |
| 2016 | 344 | |
| 2017 | 335 | |
| 2018 | 282 | |
| 2019 | 272 | |
| 2020 | 276 | |
| 2021 | 255 | |
| 2022 | 277 | |
| 2023 | 279 | |
| 2024 | 310 | |
| 2025 | 179 | |
Doberman Pinscher Pet Health Insights
Doberman Pinscher accounts for 4,495 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #43 by volume among dog breeds, with 256 reports (5.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.5 years, average weight 33.8 kg (74.5 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (705), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (465), Diarrhoea (357). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (846 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (609) and Afoxolaner (261).
Outcome coding on 4,152 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (34.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Poodle - Standard
4,455 reports · 3.1% death rate
Hound (unspecified)
4,645 reports · 2.3% death rate
Great Pyrenees
4,292 reports · 3.8% death rate
Terrier - West Highland White
4,266 reports · 4.9% death rate
Deutsche Dogge, Great Dane
4,227 reports · 6.0% death rate
Dachshund - Miniature
4,095 reports · 4.6% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Doberman Pinscher? ▼
There are 4,495 adverse event reports involving Doberman Pinscher in the FDA database, with 256 reports involving death (5.7% death rate). Doberman Pinscher ranks #43 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Doberman Pinscher? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Doberman Pinscher are Vomiting (705 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (465 reports), Diarrhoea (357 reports), Emesis (346 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (333 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Doberman Pinscher adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Doberman Pinscher adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (846 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (609 reports), Afoxolaner (261 reports), Moxidectin (249 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (226 reports).
What is the average age of Doberman Pinscher in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Doberman Pinscher at the time of adverse event reports is 4.5 years, with an average weight of 33.8 kg (74.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Doberman Pinscher 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 Doberman Pinscher 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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