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Schnauzer - Giant — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Schnauzer - Giant (Dog), sourced from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine. Refreshed as new reports are filed. Cite PlainBreed when reusing this analysis.

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Annual breed adverse-event registration timeline Bar chart showing yearly FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event report counts per breed registry cohort, with paw-print tick marks indicating count buckets. 37 27.75 18.5 9.25 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Schnauzer - Giant drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Schnauzer - Giant (Dog) has 346 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 20 deaths reported (580.0% death rate) — ranking #158 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (65 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 4.7 years.

Total Reports

346

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

20

of 346 reports

Death Rate

580.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

4.7 yr

34.0 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Schnauzer - Giant death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

580.0% of 346 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: 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
Other abnormal test result NOS 14
Death by euthanasia 12
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 12
Digestive tract disorder NOS 11
Weight loss 11
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 11
Emesis (multiple) 10

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
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 10
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 10
Bedinvetmab 9
Oclacitinib Maleate 8
Gabapentin 8
Lotilaner 8
Trilostane 7

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
Size-class weight distribution across registered breeds Vertical bar chart showing the distribution of registered breeds across five size classes (Toy, Small, Medium, Large, Giant), each represented by a scaled dog-silhouette and a count value. 118 89 59 30 0 Breeds in class 38 Toy 0–6 kg Chihuahua 64 Small 6–14 kg Beagle 92 Medium 14–27 kg Border Collie 118 Large 27–45 kg Labrador Retriever 41 Giant 45–90 kg Great Dane Size-Class Distribution
Where Schnauzer - Giant sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 34.0 kg.
Breed-group distribution donut chart Donut chart with kennel-club-ribbon center showing breed counts across the eight standard breed groups (Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting, Herding, Miscellaneous). CH Sporting 32 · 14.2% Hound 36 · 15.9% Working 33 · 14.6% Terrier 31 · 13.7% Toy 23 · 10.2% Non-Sporting 21 · 9.3% Herding 32 · 14.2% Misc. 18 · 8.0% Breed-Group Classification 226 breeds across 8 taxonomic groups
Eight standard breed-group classifications used by major registries (AKC's seven groups plus Miscellaneous). Provides taxonomic context for breed lookups.

Schnauzer - Giant Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Schnauzer - Giant accounts for 346 submitted reports and currently ranks #158 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 20 involved a death outcome — a 580.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 4.7 years, with an average recorded body weight of 34.0 kg (75.0 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 Schnauzer - Giant are Vomiting (65 reports), Diarrhoea (34 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (31 reports), together capturing a substantial share of the top-reaction traffic seen in this breed's record. On the product side, Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad appears in 55 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (33) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (31). 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 346 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Outcome Unknown (36.1% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,011 to 2,025 reports across the 15 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 Schnauzer - Giant Adverse Event Data

Schnauzer - Giant has 346 adverse event reports on file. Lower report volumes may reflect a less common breed, lower reporting rates, or genuinely fewer adverse events.

The 580.0% 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 Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad, appearing in 55 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Schnauzer - Giant.

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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 (580.0% 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.

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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.

Schnauzer - Giant ranks #158 by total report volume. Death rate (580.0%) 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.

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Data sourced from official AKC, AVMA, ACVO, and breed-club veterinary references. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBreed Editorial