Total Reports
26
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 26 reports on file
Pointing Dog - English - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pointing Dog - English (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Pointing Dog - English is #337 by FDA report volume; 11.5% of its 26 reports (3) were death-coded.
- #337
- most-reported dog breed
- 11.5%
- death-coded report share
- 9
- Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm - top reaction
- 5.4 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
3
of 26 reports
Death Rate
11.5%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.4 yr
24.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pointing Dog - English death-coded reports 11.5%
Cross-breed median
11.5% of 26 pointing dog - english 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: 24.6 kg (54.2 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 9
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 3
Weight loss 3
Increased appetite 2
Loose stool 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 7
Milbemycin/Lufenuron Tablets 6
Ivermectin + Pyrantel 4
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 4
Trilostane 3
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
14 (53.8%)
Outcome Unknown
6 (23.1%)
Recovered/Normal
3 (11.5%)
Euthanized
2 (7.7%)
Died
1 (3.8%)
Gender Distribution
Male 17 (65.4%)
Female 9 (34.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 14 | |
| 2025 | 7 | |
Pointing Dog - English Pet Health Insights
Pointing Dog - English accounts for 26 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #337 by volume among dog breeds, with 3 reports (11.5%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.4 years, average weight 24.6 kg (54.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (9), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS (3), Weight loss (3). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (7 reports), followed by Milbemycin/Lufenuron Tablets (6) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel (4).
Outcome coding on 26 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (53.8%). Annual submissions ranged 2,022-2,025 across 4 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Pointing Dog - English? ▼
There are 26 adverse event reports involving Pointing Dog - English in the FDA database, with 3 reports involving death (11.5% death rate). Pointing Dog - English ranks #337 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pointing Dog - English? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pointing Dog - English are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (9 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS (3 reports), Weight loss (3 reports), Increased appetite (2 reports), Loose stool (2 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pointing Dog - English adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pointing Dog - English adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (7 reports), Milbemycin/Lufenuron Tablets (6 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel (4 reports), Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew (4 reports), Trilostane (3 reports).
What is the average age of Pointing Dog - English in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pointing Dog - English at the time of adverse event reports is 5.4 years, with an average weight of 24.6 kg (54.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pointing Dog - English 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 Pointing Dog - English 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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