Total Reports
17
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 17 reports on file
Lowchen - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Lowchen (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 17 reports on file, Lowchen sits at #387 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 0.0% (0 reports).
- #387
- most-reported dog breed
- 0.0%
- death-coded report share
- 7
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 9.3 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
0
of 17 reports
Death Rate
0.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
9.3 yr
9.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Lowchen death-coded reports 0.0%
Cross-breed median
0.0% of 17 lowchen 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: 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 7
Diarrhoea 3
Not eating 3
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 3
Behavioural disorder NOS 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 6
Afoxolaner 4
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 3
Genta/Momet/Clotrim Ear Oint 1
Trilostane 1
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
8 (47.1%)
Outcome Unknown
7 (41.2%)
Ongoing
2 (11.8%)
Gender Distribution
Female 9 (52.9%)
Male 7 (41.2%)
Unknown 1 (5.9%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | |
| 2015 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
Lowchen Pet Health Insights
Lowchen accounts for 17 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #387 by volume among dog breeds, with 0 reports (0.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 9.3 years, average weight 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (7), Diarrhoea (3), Not eating (3). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (6 reports), followed by Afoxolaner (4) and Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (3).
Outcome coding on 17 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (47.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,014-2,023 across 8 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Lowchen? ▼
There are 17 adverse event reports involving Lowchen in the FDA database, with 0 reports involving death (0.0% death rate). Lowchen ranks #387 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Lowchen? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Lowchen are Vomiting (7 reports), Diarrhoea (3 reports), Not eating (3 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (3 reports), Behavioural disorder NOS (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Lowchen adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Lowchen adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (6 reports), Afoxolaner (4 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (3 reports), Genta/Momet/Clotrim Ear Oint (1 reports), Trilostane (1 reports).
What is the average age of Lowchen in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Lowchen at the time of adverse event reports is 9.3 years, with an average weight of 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Lowchen 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 Lowchen 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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