Total Reports
3,700
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 3,700 reports on file
Pinscher - Miniature - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pinscher - Miniature (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 3,700 reports on file, Pinscher - Miniature sits at #54 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 5.1% (189 reports).
- #54
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.1%
- death-coded report share
- 686
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.8 yr
- average age at report
Report counts track breed popularity and reporting activity, not real-world risk, read this alongside how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
189
of 3,700 reports
Death Rate
5.1%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.8 yr
6.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pinscher - Miniature death-coded reports 5.1%
Cross-breed median
5.1% of 3,700 pinscher - miniature 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: 6.6 kg (14.6 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 686
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 433
Emesis 296
Diarrhoea 283
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 242
Lack of efficacy - NOS 218
Anorexia 163
Seizure NOS 159
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 155
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 139
Ataxia 137
Other abnormal test result NOS 133
Behavioural disorder NOS 122
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 118
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 105
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 705
Spinosad 337
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 296
Afoxolaner 201
Moxidectin 152
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 136
Trilostane 131
Insulin Injectable Vial 122
Oclacitinib Maleate 102
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 96
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 77
Carprofen 75
Sarolaner 70
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 70
Nitenpyram 67
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
1,131 (33.9%)
Outcome Unknown
1,097 (32.9%)
Ongoing
750 (22.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
171 (5.1%)
Died
100 (3.0%)
Euthanized
89 (2.7%)
Gender Distribution
Female 1,848 (49.9%)
Male 1,770 (47.8%)
Unknown 74 (2.0%)
Mixed 8 (0.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 176 | |
| 2011 | 245 | |
| 2012 | 299 | |
| 2013 | 325 | |
| 2014 | 362 | |
| 2015 | 304 | |
| 2016 | 307 | |
| 2017 | 294 | |
| 2018 | 275 | |
| 2019 | 234 | |
| 2020 | 203 | |
| 2021 | 154 | |
| 2022 | 159 | |
| 2023 | 147 | |
| 2024 | 138 | |
| 2025 | 78 | |
Pinscher - Miniature Pet Health Insights
Pinscher - Miniature accounts for 3,700 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #54 by volume among dog breeds, with 189 reports (5.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.8 years, average weight 6.6 kg (14.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (686), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (433), Emesis (296). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (705 reports), followed by Spinosad (337) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (296).
Outcome coding on 3,338 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (33.9%). 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 Pinscher - Miniature? ▼
There are 3,700 adverse event reports involving Pinscher - Miniature in the FDA database, with 189 reports involving death (5.1% death rate). Pinscher - Miniature ranks #54 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pinscher - Miniature? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pinscher - Miniature are Vomiting (686 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (433 reports), Emesis (296 reports), Diarrhoea (283 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (242 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pinscher - Miniature adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pinscher - Miniature adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (705 reports), Spinosad (337 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (296 reports), Afoxolaner (201 reports), Moxidectin (152 reports).
What is the average age of Pinscher - Miniature in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pinscher - Miniature at the time of adverse event reports is 6.8 years, with an average weight of 6.6 kg (14.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pinscher - Miniature 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 - Miniature 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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