Total Reports
7,307
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 7,307 reports on file
Schnauzer - Miniature - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Schnauzer - Miniature (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Schnauzer - Miniature ranks #29 by report volume among dog breeds - 320 of 7,307 reports (4.4%) recorded a death outcome.
- #29
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.4%
- death-coded report share
- 1,647
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.3 yr
- average age at report
Higher volume usually means a more popular breed, not a riskier one, compare against how common the breed is.
Deaths Reported
320
of 7,307 reports
Death Rate
4.4%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.3 yr
8.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Schnauzer - Miniature death-coded reports 4.4%
Cross-breed median
4.4% of 7,307 schnauzer - miniature 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: 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 | |
Schnauzer - Miniature Pet Health Insights
Schnauzer - Miniature accounts for 7,307 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #29 by volume among dog breeds, with 320 reports (4.4%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.3 years, average weight 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (1,647), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (890), Diarrhoea (647). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (1,457 reports), followed by Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (792) and Afoxolaner (562).
Outcome coding on 7,306 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (35.5%). 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 Schnauzer - Miniature? ▼
There are 7,307 adverse event reports involving Schnauzer - Miniature in the FDA database, with 320 reports involving death (4.4% 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.
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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