Glucosamine Hydrochloride + Chondroitin Sulfate

29 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.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

690.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Glucosamine Hydrochloride + Chondroitin Sulfate

Administration Routes

OralUnknownParenteral

Species Affected

Dog 27

Cat 2

Most Affected Breeds

Retriever - Labrador 8

Corgi (unspecified) 2

Schnauzer - Miniature 2

Collie - Border 2

Beagle 2

Spaniel - King Charles Cavalier 1

Collie (unspecified) 1

Boxer (German Boxer) 1

Cattle Dog - Flanders (Bouvier) 1

Chihuahua 1

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 6

Diarrhoea 3

Weight loss 3

Abnormal radiograph finding 2

Emesis 2

Overdose 2

Lack of efficacy (endoparasite) - heartworm 2

Palpable mass NOS 1

Cough 1

Elevated liver enzymes 1

INEFFECTIVE, HEARTWORM LARVAE 1

Lack of efficacy (roundworm) 1

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

12 (41.4%)

Recovered/Normal

7 (24.1%)

Ongoing

6 (20.7%)

Recovered with Sequela

2 (6.9%)

Euthanized

2 (6.9%)

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