Total Reports
37
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 37 reports on file
Pinscher - German - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pinscher - German (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Pinscher - German ranks #299 by report volume among dog breeds - 1 of 37 reports (2.7%) recorded a death outcome.
- #299
- most-reported dog breed
- 2.7%
- death-coded report share
- 7
- Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') - top reaction
- 4.7 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
1
of 37 reports
Death Rate
2.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.7 yr
19.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pinscher - German death-coded reports 2.7%
Cross-breed median
2.7% of 37 pinscher - german 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: 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 7
Vomiting 7
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 3
Emesis 3
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 8
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 5
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 4
Carprofen 3
Nitenpyram 3
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
13 (35.1%)
Recovered/Normal
12 (32.4%)
Ongoing
9 (24.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
2 (5.4%)
Euthanized
1 (2.7%)
Gender Distribution
Female 22 (59.5%)
Male 15 (40.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 9 | |
| 2019 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Pinscher - German Pet Health Insights
Pinscher - German accounts for 37 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #299 by volume among dog breeds, with 1 reports (2.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.7 years, average weight 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (7), Vomiting (7), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (3). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (8 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (5) and Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (4).
Outcome coding on 37 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (35.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 14 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Pinscher - German? ▼
There are 37 adverse event reports involving Pinscher - German in the FDA database, with 1 reports involving death (2.7% death rate). Pinscher - German ranks #299 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pinscher - German? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pinscher - German are Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (7 reports), Vomiting (7 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (3 reports), Emesis (3 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pinscher - German adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pinscher - German adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (8 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (5 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (4 reports), Carprofen (3 reports), Nitenpyram (3 reports).
What is the average age of Pinscher - German in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pinscher - German at the time of adverse event reports is 4.7 years, with an average weight of 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pinscher - German 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 Pinscher - German 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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