Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate
53 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
53
Total Reports
15
Deaths Reported
2830.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Glucosamine, Chondroitin Sulfate
Administration Routes
OralUnknown
Species Affected
Dog 36
Cat 17
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 10
Domestic Shorthair 7
Shepherd Dog - German 4
Domestic Mediumhair 2
Cat (other) 2
Domestic Longhair 2
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 2
Retriever - Chesapeake Bay 2
Retriever - Golden 2
Dalmatian 1
Most Reported Reactions
Diarrhoea 11
Vomiting 11
Weight loss 11
Not eating 10
Death 8
Death by euthanasia 7
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 7
Weakness 7
Lack of efficacy - NOS 5
Abnormal radiograph finding 5
Behavioural disorder NOS 5
Panting 4
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
22 (41.5%)
Recovered/Normal
13 (24.5%)
Died
8 (15.1%)
Euthanized
7 (13.2%)
Outcome Unknown
3 (5.7%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.