Total Reports
5,279
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 5,279 reports on file
Schnauzer (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Schnauzer (unspecified) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Among dog breeds, Schnauzer (unspecified) is #39 by FDA report volume; 4.1% of its 5,279 reports (215) were death-coded.
- #39
- most-reported dog breed
- 4.1%
- death-coded report share
- 1,229
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 6.2 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
215
of 5,279 reports
Death Rate
4.1%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
6.2 yr
9.6 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Schnauzer (unspecified) death-coded reports 4.1%
Cross-breed median
4.1% of 5,279 schnauzer (unspecified) 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: 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 | |
Schnauzer (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Schnauzer (unspecified) accounts for 5,279 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #39 by volume among dog breeds, with 215 reports (4.1%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 6.2 years, average weight 9.6 kg (21.2 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (1,229), Emesis (617), Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') (481). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (1,210 reports), followed by Spinosad (645) and Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt (337).
Outcome coding on 4,255 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (39.6%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Mixed (Dog)
5,264 reports · 5.7% death rate
Poodle - Miniature
5,328 reports · 3.5% death rate
Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier
5,775 reports · 4.3% death rate
Dog (other)
5,792 reports · 4.1% death rate
Hound (unspecified)
4,645 reports · 2.3% death rate
Doberman Pinscher
4,495 reports · 5.7% death rate
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 (4.1% 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.
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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