Total Reports
34
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 34 reports on file
Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) is #305 by FDA report volume; 5.9% of its 34 reports (2) were death-coded.
- #305
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.9%
- death-coded report share
- 5
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 4.6 yr
- average age at report
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Deaths Reported
2
of 34 reports
Death Rate
5.9%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.6 yr
25.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) death-coded reports 5.9%
Cross-breed median
5.9% of 34 pointing dog - german (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: 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 5
Seizure NOS 5
Diarrhoea 5
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 4
Emesis 3
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 11
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 7
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 7
Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride 3
Vaccines (Unknown) 2
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
11 (32.4%)
Outcome Unknown
10 (29.4%)
Ongoing
10 (29.4%)
Died
2 (5.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (2.9%)
Gender Distribution
Female 18 (52.9%)
Male 16 (47.1%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 4 | |
Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) accounts for 34 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #305 by volume among dog breeds, with 2 reports (5.9%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.6 years, average weight 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (5), Seizure NOS (5), Diarrhoea (5). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (11 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (7) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (7).
Outcome coding on 34 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (32.4%). Annual submissions ranged 2,012-2,025 across 13 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Pointing Dog - German (unspecified)? ▼
There are 34 adverse event reports involving Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (5.9% death rate). Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) ranks #305 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pointing Dog - German (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) are Vomiting (5 reports), Seizure NOS (5 reports), Diarrhoea (5 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (4 reports), Emesis (3 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (11 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (7 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (7 reports), Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride (3 reports), Vaccines (Unknown) (2 reports).
What is the average age of Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pointing Dog - German (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 4.6 years, with an average weight of 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pointing Dog - German (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 Pointing Dog - German (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.
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