Total Reports
3,752
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 3,752 reports on file
Pointing Dog - German Short-haired - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pointing Dog - German Short-haired (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
With 3,752 reports on file, Pointing Dog - German Short-haired sits at #53 among dog breeds by volume; death-coded share is 3.3% (125 reports).
- #53
- most-reported dog breed
- 3.3%
- death-coded report share
- 521
- Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm - top reaction
- 5.0 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
125
of 3,752 reports
Death Rate
3.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.0 yr
25.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pointing Dog - German Short-haired death-coded reports 3.3%
Cross-breed median
3.3% of 3,752 pointing dog - german short-haired 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: 25.5 kg (56.2 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 521
Vomiting 509
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 350
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 290
Diarrhoea 211
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 197
Lack of efficacy - NOS 173
Seizure NOS 163
Digestive tract disorder NOS 162
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 145
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 130
Emesis 111
INEFFECTIVE, HOOKS 101
INEFFECTIVE, ASCARIDS NOS 98
Ataxia 95
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 630
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 424
Moxidectin 351
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 315
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 308
Afoxolaner 256
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 145
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 129
Carprofen 112
Sarolaner 72
Oclacitinib Maleate 70
Bedinvetmab 70
Prednisone 61
Trilostane 58
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 57
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
1,268 (35.7%)
Ongoing
1,163 (32.8%)
Recovered/Normal
823 (23.2%)
Recovered with Sequela
172 (4.8%)
Euthanized
78 (2.2%)
Died
47 (1.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 1,873 (49.9%)
Female 1,812 (48.3%)
Unknown 49 (1.3%)
Mixed 18 (0.5%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 99 | |
| 2011 | 116 | |
| 2012 | 145 | |
| 2013 | 140 | |
| 2014 | 179 | |
| 2015 | 181 | |
| 2016 | 254 | |
| 2017 | 283 | |
| 2018 | 294 | |
| 2019 | 308 | |
| 2020 | 294 | |
| 2021 | 289 | |
| 2022 | 279 | |
| 2023 | 316 | |
| 2024 | 342 | |
| 2025 | 233 | |
Pointing Dog - German Short-haired Pet Health Insights
Pointing Dog - German Short-haired accounts for 3,752 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #53 by volume among dog breeds, with 125 reports (3.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.0 years, average weight 25.5 kg (56.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (521), Vomiting (509), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (350). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (630 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (424) and Moxidectin (351).
Outcome coding on 3,551 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (35.7%). 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 Pointing Dog - German Short-haired? ▼
There are 3,752 adverse event reports involving Pointing Dog - German Short-haired in the FDA database, with 125 reports involving death (3.3% death rate). Pointing Dog - German Short-haired ranks #53 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pointing Dog - German Short-haired? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pointing Dog - German Short-haired are Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (521 reports), Vomiting (509 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (350 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (290 reports), Diarrhoea (211 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pointing Dog - German Short-haired adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pointing Dog - German Short-haired adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (630 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (424 reports), Moxidectin (351 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (315 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (308 reports).
What is the average age of Pointing Dog - German Short-haired in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pointing Dog - German Short-haired at the time of adverse event reports is 5.0 years, with an average weight of 25.5 kg (56.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pointing Dog - German Short-haired 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 - German Short-haired 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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