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Schnauzer (unspecified) — FDA Adverse Event Profile

Adverse-event records and label data for Schnauzer (unspecified) (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. 294 220.5 147 73.5 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Reports filed Death-coded reports
Annual report volume for Schnauzer (unspecified) drawn from FDA CVM filings.

Schnauzer (unspecified) (Dog) has 5,279 FDA adverse event reports on record, with 215 deaths reported (410.0% death rate) — ranking #39 by report volume. The most frequently reported reaction is Vomiting (1,229 cases). The top associated drug is Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad. Average age at report: 6.2 years.

Total Reports

5,279

FDA CVM filings

Deaths Reported

215

of 5,279 reports

Death Rate

410.0%

death-coded share

Avg Age at Report

6.2 yr

9.6 kg avg weight

Death-Coded Outcome Share

Schnauzer (unspecified) death-coded reports 100.0%
Database median

410.0% of 5,279 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: 9.6 kg (21.2 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 1,229
Emesis 617
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 481
Diarrhoea 397
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 331
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 328
Anorexia 245
Lack of efficacy - NOS 228
Depression 208
Seizure NOS 197
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 163
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 155
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 134
Pruritus 129
Behavioural disorder NOS 128

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 1,210
Spinosad 645
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 337
Moxidectin 252
Afoxolaner 237
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 221
Trilostane 169
Oclacitinib Maleate 154
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 150
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 146
Carprofen 115
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 102
Selamectin 101
Sarolaner 100
Milbemycin 85

Outcome Breakdown

Recovered/Normal
1,684 (39.6%)
Outcome Unknown
1,284 (30.2%)
Ongoing
895 (21.0%)
Recovered with Sequela
177 (4.2%)
Died
131 (3.1%)
Euthanized
84 (2.0%)

Gender Distribution

Male 2,600 (49.3%)
Female 2,546 (48.2%)
Unknown 111 (2.1%)
Mixed 22 (0.4%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 521
2011 621
2012 566
2013 429
2014 380
2015 354
2016 369
2017 312
2018 294
2019 276
2020 240
2021 220
2022 185
2023 182
2024 204
2025 126
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 (unspecified) sits in the registered size-class taxonomy. Average reported weight: 9.6 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 (unspecified) Pet Health Insights

Across the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine adverse event database, Schnauzer (unspecified) accounts for 5,279 submitted reports and currently ranks #39 by report volume within the dog population. Of those reports, 215 involved a death outcome — a 410.0% case-fatality figure calculated directly from the underlying FDA records rather than from external mortality studies. The mean age at time of reporting is 6.2 years, with an average recorded body weight of 9.6 kg (21.2 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 (unspecified) are Vomiting (1,229 reports), Emesis (617 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (481 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 1,210 reports and is the single most-referenced drug, followed by Spinosad (645) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (337). 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 4,255 reports with a recorded status is dominated by Recovered/Normal (39.6% 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 (unspecified) Adverse Event Data

With 5,279 adverse event reports, Schnauzer (unspecified) 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 410.0% 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 1,210 reports. This may indicate widespread use of the medication rather than a specific safety concern for Schnauzer (unspecified).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports involve Schnauzer (unspecified)?
There are 5,279 adverse event reports involving Schnauzer (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 215 reports involving death (410.0% death rate). Schnauzer (unspecified) ranks #39 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Schnauzer (unspecified)?
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Schnauzer (unspecified) are Vomiting (1,229 reports), Emesis (617 reports), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (481 reports), Diarrhoea (397 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (331 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Schnauzer (unspecified) adverse events?
The drugs most frequently referenced in Schnauzer (unspecified) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (1,210 reports), Spinosad (645 reports), Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (337 reports), Moxidectin (252 reports), Afoxolaner (237 reports).
What is the average age of Schnauzer (unspecified) in adverse event reports?
The average age of Schnauzer (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 6.2 years, with an average weight of 9.6 kg (21.2 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Schnauzer (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) 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 (unspecified) ranks #39 by total report volume. Death rate (410.0%) 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