Total Reports
61
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
2026 FDA CVM data 61 reports on file official source
Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired — FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records and label data for Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired (Dog), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.
Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired (Dog) has 61 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 5 deaths reported (820.0% death rate) — ranking #262 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (6 cases). The top associated drug is Afoxolaner. Average age at report: 4.6 years.
Deaths Reported
5
of 61 reports
Death Rate
820.0%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.6 yr
36.5 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median
820.0% of 61 reports involved a death outcome. Read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — these shape how many events ever reach the FDA. The 12% comparison line is the rough cross-breed median in the FDA CVM database; values above suggest higher reporting bias toward severe outcomes, not necessarily higher true mortality.
Average weight at time of report: 36.5 kg (80.5 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 6
Diarrhoea 6
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS 6
Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia 6
Seizure NOS 5
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - tick NOS 4
Lack of efficacy - NOS 3
Emesis 3
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 3
Death by euthanasia 3
Monocytosis 3
Neoplasia NOS 3
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 3
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - roundworm NOS 3
Digestive tract disorder NOS 2
Most Referenced Drugs
Afoxolaner 10
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 7
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 5
Oclacitinib Maleate 5
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 5
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 4
Carprofen 4
Recombitek Lyme - 2126.R0 4
Moxidectin 3
Milbemycin/Lufenuron Tablets 3
Bedinvetmab 3
Afoxolaner 150Mg / Moxidectin 720Mcg / Pyrantel 300Mg Chewable Tablet 3
Lufenuron + Milbemycin Oxime 2
Spinosad 2
Metronidazole 2
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
25 (41.0%)
Recovered/Normal
18 (29.5%)
Outcome Unknown
13 (21.3%)
Euthanized
3 (4.9%)
Died
2 (3.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 41 (67.2%)
Female 19 (31.1%)
Unknown 1 (1.6%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 3 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 7 | |
| 2016 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 3 | |
| 2023 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 12 | |
| 2025 | 3 | |
Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired Pet Health Insights
Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired accounts for 61 submitted reports and currently ranks #262 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 5 involved a death outcome — a 820.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 4.6 years, with an average recorded body weight of 36.5 kg (80.5 lbs). These figures reflect the voluntary reporting pool only and should be read alongside breed popularity, veterinary access, and owner awareness — all of which shape how many events ever reach the FDA.
The most frequently reported clinical signs for Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired are Vomiting (6 reports), Diarrhoea (6 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (6 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Afoxolaner appears in 10 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (7) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (5). Counts like these surface which therapeutic classes dominate the reporting stream — useful context when comparing reactions across breeds of the same dog species.
Outcome coding on the 61 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Ongoing (41.0% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,012 to 2,025 reports across the 14 years on file, indicating the reporting trend is shaped as much by awareness cycles as by underlying clinical events. Because FDA adverse event reports describe correlation rather than causation, these numbers are most useful as a signal of where to ask further questions with a veterinarian — not as a standalone risk score for any individual dog.
Understanding Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired Adverse Event Data
Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired has 61 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.
The 820.0% death rate is above average, though this statistic should be interpreted cautiously. Death reports may be overrepresented because serious outcomes are more likely to be reported than mild reactions.
The most frequently referenced drug in adverse reports is Afoxolaner, appearing in 10 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired? ▼
There are 61 adverse event reports involving Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired in the FDA database, with 5 reports involving death (820.0% death rate). Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired ranks #262 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired are Vomiting (6 reports), Diarrhoea (6 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - NOS (6 reports), Lack of efficacy (bacteria) - Borrelia (6 reports), Seizure NOS (5 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired adverse event reports are Afoxolaner (10 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (7 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (5 reports), Oclacitinib Maleate (5 reports), Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew (5 reports).
What is the average age of Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired at the time of adverse event reports is 4.6 years, with an average weight of 36.5 kg (80.5 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Pointing Dog - Italian 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 - Italian 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.
Guides & Resources
Understanding Adverse Events
What FDA reports are and how they are collected
Breed-Specific Risks
Why some breeds appear in more adverse event reports
Pet Medication Safety
Evaluating medication risks using FDA data
Most Reported Medications
Drugs that appear most in adverse event reports
How FDA CVM Tracks Events
The reporting process and database limitations
Related Data Sources
Data Sources & Methodology
Adverse event data sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine via the openFDA Animal & Veterinary Adverse Events API. Reports are voluntarily submitted by pet owners, veterinarians, and product manufacturers.
Pointing Dog - Italian Wire-haired ranks #262 by total report volume. Death rate (820.0%) reflects the proportion of reports involving death and should not be interpreted as a breed-specific mortality rate. Reporting biases, breed popularity, and veterinary access all influence report counts.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official AKC, AVMA, ACVO, and breed-club veterinary references. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBreed Editorial