Total Reports
17
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 17 reports on file
Pointer - German Longhaired - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pointer - German Longhaired (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 17 reports on file, Pointer - German Longhaired sits at #383 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 0.0% (0 reports).
- #383
- most-reported dog breed
- 0.0%
- death-coded report share
- 5
- Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm - top reaction
- 3.8 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
0
of 17 reports
Death Rate
0.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
3.8 yr
23.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pointer - German Longhaired death-coded reports 0.0%
Cross-breed median
0.0% of 17 pointer - german longhaired 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 5
Emesis 3
Lack of efficacy - NOS 2
Vomiting 2
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 9
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 4
Moxidectin 3
Sarolaner 2
Lotilaner 2
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
7 (41.2%)
Recovered/Normal
6 (35.3%)
Ongoing
4 (23.5%)
Gender Distribution
Male 10 (58.8%)
Female 6 (35.3%)
Unknown 1 (5.9%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 3 | |
Pointer - German Longhaired Pet Health Insights
Pointer - German Longhaired accounts for 17 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #383 by volume among dog breeds, with 0 reports (0.0%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 3.8 years, average weight 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (5), Emesis (3), Lack of efficacy - NOS (2). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (9 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (4) and Moxidectin (3).
Outcome coding on 17 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (41.2%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,023 across 10 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Pointer - German Longhaired? ▼
There are 17 adverse event reports involving Pointer - German Longhaired in the FDA database, with 0 reports involving death (0.0% death rate). Pointer - German Longhaired ranks #383 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pointer - German Longhaired? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pointer - German Longhaired are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (5 reports), Emesis (3 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (2 reports), Vomiting (2 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pointer - German Longhaired adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pointer - German Longhaired adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (9 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (4 reports), Moxidectin (3 reports), Sarolaner (2 reports), Lotilaner (2 reports).
What is the average age of Pointer - German Longhaired in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pointer - German Longhaired at the time of adverse event reports is 3.8 years, with an average weight of 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pointer - German Longhaired 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 - German Longhaired 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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