Dog /

Spitz (unspecified)

150 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports are voluntarily submitted and do not prove causation. Consult your veterinarian for medical decisions about your dog.
150
Total Reports
2
Deaths Reported
130.0%
Death Rate
7.5 yr
Avg Age at Report
Average weight at time of report: 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs)

Top Reported Reactions

Vomiting 27
Emesis 11
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 11
Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea 10
INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 7
Ataxia 7
Seizure NOS 7
Deafness 5
Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - hookworm 5
Diarrhoea 5
Pruritus 5
Lack of efficacy - NOS 4
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 4
Emesis (multiple) 4
Depression 3

Most Referenced Drugs

Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad 23
Spinosad 16
Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner 13
Fluralaner Chew Tablets 11
Moxidectin 9
Ivermectin + Pyrantel As Pamoate Salt 9
Milbemycin Oxime + Praziquantel 7
Carprofen 6
Sarolaner 5
Fluralaner 13.64% 12-Week Chew 5
Melarsomine Dihydrochloride 4
Ivermectin 4
Bedinvetmab 4
Ivermectin, Pyrantel 3
Maropitant Citrate 3

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing
45 (34.6%)
Recovered/Normal
44 (33.8%)
Outcome Unknown
28 (21.5%)
Recovered with Sequela
11 (8.5%)
Died
2 (1.5%)

Gender Distribution

Male 73 (48.7%)
Female 73 (48.7%)
Unknown 3 (2.0%)
Mixed 1 (0.7%)

Reports by Year

Year Reports Trend
2010 12
2011 9
2012 14
2013 12
2014 6
2015 6
2016 7
2017 8
2018 16
2019 15
2020 6
2021 6
2022 9
2023 8
2024 13
2025 3

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Rank #206 by report volume. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.