Total Reports
468
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 468 reports on file
Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired is #142 by FDA report volume; 4.1% of its 468 reports (19) were death-coded.
- #142
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.1%
- death-coded report share
- 74
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 5.0 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
19
of 468 reports
Death Rate
4.1%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
5.0 yr
26.8 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired death-coded reports 4.1%
Cross-breed median
4.1% of 468 pointing dog - german wire-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: 26.8 kg (59.1 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 74
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 61
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 46
Digestive tract disorder NOS 30
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 27
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 26
Diarrhoea 19
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 19
Most Referenced Drugs
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 97
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 43
Afoxolaner 42
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 41
Moxidectin 35
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 29
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 18
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 18
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
162 (35.3%)
Ongoing
150 (32.7%)
Recovered/Normal
106 (23.1%)
Recovered with Sequela
22 (4.8%)
Euthanized
11 (2.4%)
Died
8 (1.7%)
Gender Distribution
Male 256 (54.7%)
Female 206 (44.0%)
Unknown 4 (0.9%)
Mixed 2 (0.4%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 8 | |
| 2012 | 12 | |
| 2013 | 19 | |
| 2014 | 16 | |
| 2015 | 27 | |
| 2016 | 43 | |
| 2017 | 30 | |
| 2018 | 30 | |
| 2019 | 45 | |
| 2020 | 38 | |
| 2021 | 41 | |
| 2022 | 41 | |
| 2023 | 41 | |
| 2024 | 46 | |
| 2025 | 29 | |
Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired Pet Health Insights
Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired accounts for 468 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #142 by volume among dog breeds, with 19 reports (4.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 5.0 years, average weight 26.8 kg (59.1 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (74), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (61), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (46). Most-referenced drug: Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (97 reports), followed by Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (43) and Afoxolaner (42).
Outcome coding on 459 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (35.3%). 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 Wire-haired? ▼
There are 468 adverse event reports involving Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired in the FDA database, with 19 reports involving death (4.1% death rate). Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired ranks #142 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired are Vomiting (74 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (61 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (46 reports), Digestive tract disorder NOS (30 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS (27 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired adverse event reports are Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (97 reports), Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel (43 reports), Afoxolaner (42 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (41 reports), Moxidectin (35 reports).
What is the average age of Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pointing Dog - German Wire-haired at the time of adverse event reports is 5.0 years, with an average weight of 26.8 kg (59.1 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pointing Dog - German Wire-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 Wire-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.
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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