Total Reports
346
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 346 reports on file
Schnauzer - Giant - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Schnauzer - Giant (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Schnauzer - Giant ranks #158 by report volume among dog breeds - 20 of 346 reports (5.8%) recorded a death outcome.
- #158
- most-reported dog breed
- 5.8%
- death-coded report share
- 65
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 4.7 yr
- average age at report
Report counts track breed popularity and reporting activity, not real-world risk, read this alongside how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
20
of 346 reports
Death Rate
5.8%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
4.7 yr
34.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Schnauzer - Giant death-coded reports 5.8%
Cross-breed median
5.8% of 346 schnauzer - giant 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: 34.0 kg (75.0 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 65
Diarrhoea 34
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 31
Emesis 24
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 24
Lack of efficacy - NOS 23
Seizure NOS 21
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 20
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 55
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 33
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 31
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 22
Moxidectin 22
Carprofen 18
Spinosad 18
Afoxolaner 18
Outcome Breakdown
Outcome Unknown
125 (36.1%)
Ongoing
96 (27.7%)
Recovered/Normal
95 (27.5%)
Euthanized
12 (3.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
10 (2.9%)
Died
8 (2.3%)
Gender Distribution
Male 186 (53.8%)
Female 141 (40.8%)
Unknown 18 (5.2%)
Mixed 1 (0.3%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | |
| 2012 | 25 | |
| 2013 | 33 | |
| 2014 | 19 | |
| 2015 | 18 | |
| 2016 | 28 | |
| 2017 | 28 | |
| 2018 | 24 | |
| 2019 | 16 | |
| 2020 | 23 | |
| 2021 | 22 | |
| 2022 | 27 | |
| 2023 | 27 | |
| 2024 | 37 | |
| 2025 | 13 | |
Schnauzer - Giant Pet Health Insights
Schnauzer - Giant accounts for 346 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #158 by volume among dog breeds, with 20 reports (5.8%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 4.7 years, average weight 34.0 kg (75.0 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (65), Diarrhoea (34), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (31). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (55 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (33) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (31).
Outcome coding on 346 status-recorded reports is dominated by Outcome Unknown (36.1%). Annual submissions ranged 2,011-2,025 across 15 years on file.
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Sheepdog (unspecified)
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357 reports · 3.6% death rate
Schipperke
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Spitz - Dutch (Keeshond)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Schnauzer - Giant? ▼
There are 346 adverse event reports involving Schnauzer - Giant in the FDA database, with 20 reports involving death (5.8% death rate). Schnauzer - Giant ranks #158 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Schnauzer - Giant? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Schnauzer - Giant are Vomiting (65 reports), Diarrhoea (34 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (31 reports), Emesis (24 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (24 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Schnauzer - Giant adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Schnauzer - Giant adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (55 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (33 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (31 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (22 reports), Moxidectin (22 reports).
What is the average age of Schnauzer - Giant in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Schnauzer - Giant at the time of adverse event reports is 4.7 years, with an average weight of 34.0 kg (75.0 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Schnauzer - Giant 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 Schnauzer - Giant 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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