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Schnauzer - Miniature — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Schnauzer - Miniature (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. 558 418.5 279 139.5 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Schnauzer - Miniature drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Schnauzer - Miniature (Dog) has 7,307 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 320 deaths reported (440.0% death rate) — ranking #29 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (1,647 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 6.3 years.

Total Reports

7,307

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

320

of 7,307 reports

Death Rate

440.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

6.3 yr

8.0 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Schnauzer - Miniature death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

440.0% of 7,307 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: 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 1,647
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 890
Diarrhoea 647
Emesis 611
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 569
Lack of efficacy - NOS 460
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 403
Seizure NOS 368
Digestive tract disorder NOS 330
Anorexia 295
Other abnormal test result NOS 240
Emesis (multiple) 232
Behavioural disorder NOS 224
Not eating 192
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 191

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 1,457
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 792
Afoxolaner 562
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 425
Moxidectin 372
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 363
Spinosad 309
Trilostane 294
Oclacitinib Maleate 272
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 251
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 241
Insulin Injectable Vial 213
Sarolaner 151
Maropitant Citrate 134
Ivermectin/Pyrantel Pamoate Chewable 68Mcg/163Mg 127

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
2,597 (35.5%)
Outcome Unknown
2,371 (32.5%)
Ongoing
1,750 (24.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
268 (3.7%)
Euthanized
182 (2.5%)
Died
138 (1.9%)

Gender Distribution

Female 3,637 (49.8%)
Male 3,527 (48.3%)
Unknown 118 (1.6%)
Mixed 25 (0.3%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 8
2011 115
2012 444
2013 573
2014 662
2015 681
2016 652
2017 612
2018 558
2019 494
2020 485
2021 462
2022 390
2023 391
2024 457
2025 323
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 - Miniature sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 8.0 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 - Miniature Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Schnauzer - Miniature accounts for 7,307 submitted reports and currently ranks #29 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 320 involved a death outcome — a 440.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 6.3 years, with an average recorded body weight of 8.0 kg (17.6 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 - Miniature are Vomiting (1,647 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (890 reports), Diarrhoea (647 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 1,457 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (792) and Afoxolaner (562). 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 7,306 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (35.5% of coded outcomes). Annual submission volume ranges from 2,010 to 2,025 reports across the 16 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 - Miniature Adverse Event Data

With 7,307 adverse event reports, Schnauzer - Miniature has one of the larger report volumes in the FDA database. This typically reflects breed popularity rather than inherent health risk — more pets of a breed means more veterinary encounters and more opportunity for adverse event reporting.

The 440.0% 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 1,457 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Schnauzer - Miniature.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Schnauzer - Miniature?
There are 7,307 adverse event reports involving Schnauzer - Miniature in the FDA database, with 320 reports involving death (440.0% death rate). Schnauzer - Miniature ranks #29 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Schnauzer - Miniature?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Schnauzer - Miniature are Vomiting (1,647 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (890 reports), Diarrhoea (647 reports), Emesis (611 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm (569 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Schnauzer - Miniature adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Schnauzer - Miniature adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (1,457 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (792 reports), Afoxolaner (562 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (425 reports), Moxidectin (372 reports).
What is the average age of Schnauzer - Miniature in adverse event reports?
The average age of Schnauzer - Miniature at the time of adverse event reports is 6.3 years, with an average weight of 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Schnauzer - Miniature 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 - Miniature 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 - Miniature ranks #29 by total report volume. Death rate (440.0%) 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