Total Reports
150
FDA CVM filings
Dog /
FDA CVM · 2025 release 150 reports on file
Spitz (unspecified) - FDA Adverse Event Profile
Adverse-event records for Spitz (unspecified) (Dog) from the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine.
Data updated June 2026
The record at a glance
Spitz (unspecified)'s FDA record: #206 most-reported dog breed, 150 total reports, 1.3% death-coded (2 reports).
- #206
- most-reported dog breed
- 1.3%
- death-coded report share
- 27
- Vomiting - top reaction
- 7.5 yr
- average age at report
Read report counts next to breed popularity: a bigger number often just means more owners and more vet visits.
Deaths Reported
2
of 150 reports
Death Rate
1.3%
death-coded share
Avg Age at Report
7.5 yr
13.0 kg avg weight
Death-Coded Outcome Share
Spitz (unspecified) death-coded reports 1.3%
Cross-breed median
1.3% of 150 spitz (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: 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
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
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 | |
Spitz (unspecified) Pet Health Insights
Spitz (unspecified) accounts for 150 FDA adverse event reports, ranking #206 by volume among dog breeds, with 2 reports (1.3%) coded as a death outcome. Mean age at report: 7.5 years, average weight 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs).
Top reported signs: Vomiting (27), Emesis (11), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (11). Most-referenced drug: Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (23 reports), followed by Spinosad (16) and Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (13).
Outcome coding on 130 status-recorded reports is dominated by Ongoing (34.6%). Annual submissions ranged 2,010-2,025 across 16 years on file.
Dog Breeds With a Similar Report Volume
Terrier - Australian
149 reports · 2.7% death rate
Collie - Smooth-haired
152 reports · 11.2% death rate
Dachshund - Standard Wire-haired
152 reports · 2.6% death rate
Spaniel - Springer Welsh
155 reports · 3.2% death rate
Australian Kelpie
156 reports · 1.9% death rate
Terrier - Norfolk
142 reports · 2.8% death rate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many FDA adverse event reports involve Spitz (unspecified)? ▼
There are 150 adverse event reports involving Spitz (unspecified) in the FDA database, with 2 reports involving death (1.3% death rate). Spitz (unspecified) ranks #206 by report volume.
What are the most common adverse reactions reported for Spitz (unspecified)? ▼
The most commonly reported adverse reactions for Spitz (unspecified) are Vomiting (27 reports), Emesis (11 reports), Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm (11 reports), Lack of efficacy (ectoparasite) - flea (10 reports), INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE (7 reports).
What drugs are most frequently associated with Spitz (unspecified) adverse events? ▼
The drugs most frequently referenced in Spitz (unspecified) adverse event reports are Milbemycin Oxime + Spinosad (23 reports), Spinosad (16 reports), Pyrantel Pamoate;Sarolaner (13 reports), Fluralaner Chew Tablets (11 reports), Moxidectin (9 reports).
What is the average age of Spitz (unspecified) in adverse event reports? ▼
The average age of Spitz (unspecified) at the time of adverse event reports is 7.5 years, with an average weight of 13.0 kg (28.7 lbs).
Does a high number of adverse event reports mean Spitz (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 Spitz (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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