Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate

27 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.
27
Total Reports
4
Deaths Reported
1480.0%
Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Glucosamine & Chondroitin Sulfate

Administration Routes

OralUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 27

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Labrador 6
Retriever - Golden 3
Dog (unknown) 2
Mixed (Dog) 1
Terrier - Yorkshire 1
Lhasa Apso 1
Terrier - Jack Russell 1
Shih Tzu 1
Boxer (German Boxer) 1
Terrier - Bull - American Pit 1

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 8
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 6
Decreased appetite 5
Anorexia 4
Elevated total bilirubin 4
Ataxia 3
Abnormal ultrasound finding 3
Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 3
Elevated liver enzymes 3
Other abnormal test result NOS 3
Drooling 2
Seizure NOS 2

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing
14 (51.9%)
Outcome Unknown
5 (18.5%)
Recovered/Normal
4 (14.8%)
Euthanized
2 (7.4%)
Died
2 (7.4%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.