Total Reports
6
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 6 reports on file
Spitz - German Medium size - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Spitz - German Medium size (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Spitz - German Medium size's FDA record: #479 most-reported dog breed, 6 total reports, 16.7% death-coded (1 reports).
- #479
- most-reported dog breed
- 16.7%
- death-coded report share
- 1
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 7.8 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
1
of 6 reports
Death Rate
16.7%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
7.8 yr
13.1 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Spitz - German Medium size death-coded reports 16.7%
Cross-breed median
16.7% of 6 spitz - german medium size 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: 13.1 kg (28.9 lbs)
Top Reported Reactions
Vomiting 1
Excessive thirst 1
Seizure NOS 1
Disorientation 1
Elevated temperature 1
Most Referenced Drugs
Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 2
Trilostane 2
Vaccines (Unknown) 1
Prednisolone Trimeprazine Tartrate 1
Afoxolaner 11.3 Mg Chewable Tablets 1
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
3 (50.0%)
Outcome Unknown
2 (33.3%)
Died
1 (16.7%)
Gender Distribution
Female 3 (50.0%)
Male 3 (50.0%)
Reports by Year
| Year | Reports | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
Spitz - German Medium size Pet Health Insights
Spitz - German Medium size accounts for 6 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #479 by volume among dog breeds, with 1 reports (16.7%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 7.8 years, average weight 13.1 kg (28.9 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (1), Excessive thirst (1), Seizure NOS (1). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (2 reports), followed by Trilostane (2) and Vaccines (Unknown) (1).
Outcome coding on 6 status-recorded reports is dominated by Recovered/Normal (50.0%). Annual submissions ranged 2,013-2,025 across 5 years on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Spitz - German Medium size? ▼
There are 6 adverse event reports involving Spitz - German Medium size in the FDA database, with 1 reports involving death (16.7% death rate). Spitz - German Medium size ranks #479 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Spitz - German Medium size? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Spitz - German Medium size are Vomiting (1 reports), Excessive thirst (1 reports), Seizure NOS (1 reports), Disorientation (1 reports), Elevated temperature (1 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Spitz - German Medium size adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Spitz - German Medium size adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (2 reports), Trilostane (2 reports), Vaccines (Unknown) (1 reports), Prednisolone Trimeprazine Tartrate (1 reports), Afoxolaner 11.3 Mg Chewable Tablets (1 reports).
What is the average age of Spitz - German Medium size in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Spitz - German Medium size at the time of adverse event reports is 7.8 years, with an average weight of 13.1 kg (28.9 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Spitz - German Medium size 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 Spitz - German Medium size 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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