Total Reports
179
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 179 reports on file
Pointer - English Pointer - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pointer - English Pointer (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Pointer - English Pointer is #190 by FDA report volume; 8.9% of its 179 reports (16) were death-coded.
- #190
- most-reported dog breed
- 8.9%
- death-coded report share
- 28
- Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm - top reaction
- 5.5 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
16
of 179 reports
Death Rate
8.9%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.5 yr
23.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pointer - English Pointer death-coded reports 8.9%
Cross-breed median
8.9% of 179 pointer - english pointer 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: 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 28
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 20
Emesis 15
Vomiting 15
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 12
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 12
Diarrhoea 9
Death 8
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 50
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 40
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 18
Fluralaner 17
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 16
Desoxycorticosterone Pivalate 8
Prednisone 7
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 7
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
80 (44.4%)
Recovered/Normal
43 (23.9%)
Ongoing
31 (17.2%)
Died
10 (5.6%)
Recovered with Sequela
10 (5.6%)
Euthanized
6 (3.3%)
Gender Distribution
Female 95 (53.1%)
Male 80 (44.7%)
Unknown 4 (2.2%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 10 | |
| 2013 | 16 | |
| 2014 | 22 | |
| 2015 | 12 | |
| 2016 | 17 | |
| 2017 | 10 | |
| 2018 | 22 | |
| 2019 | 17 | |
| 2020 | 15 | |
| 2021 | 14 | |
| 2022 | 12 | |
| 2023 | 11 | |
Pointer - English Pointer Pet Health Insights
Pointer - English Pointer accounts for 179 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #190 by volume among dog breeds, with 16 reports (8.9%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.5 years, average weight 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (28), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS (20), Emesis (15). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (50 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (40) and Fluralaner Chew Tablets (18).
Outcome coding on 180 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (44.4%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,023 across 13 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Pointer - English Pointer? ▼
There are 179 adverse event reports involving Pointer - English Pointer in the FDA database, with 16 reports involving death (8.9% death rate). Pointer - English Pointer ranks #190 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pointer - English Pointer? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pointer - English Pointer are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (28 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS (20 reports), Emesis (15 reports), Vomiting (15 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (12 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pointer - English Pointer adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pointer - English Pointer adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (50 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (40 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (18 reports), Fluralaner (17 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (16 reports).
What is the average age of Pointer - English Pointer in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pointer - English Pointer at the time of adverse event reports is 5.5 years, with an average weight of 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pointer - English Pointer 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 Pointer - English Pointer 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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