Total Reports
1,533
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 1,533 reports on file
Pointer (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pointer (unspecified) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 1,533 reports on file, Pointer (unspecified) sits at #88 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 2.7% (42 reports).
- #88
- most-reported dog breed
- 2.7%
- death-coded report share
- 234
- Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm - top reaction
- 4.9 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
42
of 1,533 reports
Death Rate
2.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.9 yr
24.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pointer (unspecified) death-coded reports 2.7%
Cross-breed median
2.7% of 1,533 pointer (unspecified) 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: 24.1 kg (53.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 234
Vomiting 175
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 173
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 147
Lack of efficacy - NOS 122
Emesis 103
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 92
Diarrhoea 75
Digestive tract disorder NOS 71
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 46
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - whipworm 42
Anorexia 42
INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS 42
INEFFECTIVE, ASCARIDS NOS 39
Cardiac disorder NOS 39
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 287
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 241
Moxidectin 113
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 111
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 99
Afoxolaner 84
Spinosad 50
Oclacitinib Maleate 48
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride 40
Bedinvetmab 38
Carprofen 29
Ivermectin 28
Sarolaner 27
Milbemycin 26
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 25
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
590 (41.4%)
Ongoing
373 (26.2%)
Recovered/Normal
325 (22.8%)
Recovered with Sequela
95 (6.7%)
Died
22 (1.5%)
Euthanized
20 (1.4%)
Gender Distribution
Female 800 (52.2%)
Male 700 (45.7%)
Unknown 25 (1.6%)
Mixed 8 (0.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 52 | |
| 2011 | 95 | |
| 2012 | 92 | |
| 2013 | 91 | |
| 2014 | 97 | |
| 2015 | 91 | |
| 2016 | 103 | |
| 2017 | 102 | |
| 2018 | 116 | |
| 2019 | 128 | |
| 2020 | 97 | |
| 2021 | 102 | |
| 2022 | 108 | |
| 2023 | 96 | |
| 2024 | 111 | |
| 2025 | 52 | |
Pointer (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Pointer (unspecified) accounts for 1,533 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #88 by volume among dog breeds, with 42 reports (2.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.9 years, average weight 24.1 kg (53.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (234), Vomiting (175), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (173). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (287 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (241) and Moxidectin (113).
Outcome coding on 1,425 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (41.4%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Corgi - Welsh Pembroke
1,555 reports · 4.2% death rate
Pointing Dog - Hungarian Short-haired (Vizsla)
1,468 reports · 4.0% death rate
Terrier - Scottish
1,461 reports · 5.8% death rate
Terrier - Irish Soft-coated Wheaten
1,617 reports · 3.2% death rate
Shiba Inu
1,622 reports · 2.5% death rate
Shepherd Dog - Belgian Malinois
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Pointer (unspecified)? ▼
There are 1,533 adverse event reports involving Pointer (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 42 reports involving death (2.7% death rate). Pointer (unspecified) ranks #88 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pointer (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pointer (unspecified) are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (234 reports), Vomiting (175 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (173 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (147 reports), Lack of efficacy - NOS (122 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pointer (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pointer (unspecified) adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (287 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (241 reports), Moxidectin (113 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (111 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (99 reports).
What is the average age of Pointer (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pointer (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 4.9 years, with an average weight of 24.1 kg (53.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pointer (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) 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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