Glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate
28 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.
28
Total Reports
2
Deaths Reported
710.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate
Administration Routes
OralUnknown
Species Affected
Dog 21
Cat 7
Most Affected Breeds
Domestic Shorthair 5
Shepherd Dog - German 2
Collie - Border 2
Newfoundland 2
Beagle 2
Retriever - Golden 1
Boxer (German Boxer) 1
Sheepdog - Shetland 1
Terrier - Cairn 1
Cat (unknown) 1
Most Reported Reactions
Weight loss 4
Lack of efficacy - NOS 4
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 3
Injection site pain 3
Vomiting 3
Diarrhoea 3
Other abnormal test result NOS 3
Decreased appetite 2
INEFFECTIVE, OTHER DRUG(S) 2
Death by euthanasia 2
Emesis 2
Behavioural disorder NOS 2
Outcome Breakdown
Ongoing
11 (39.3%)
Outcome Unknown
8 (28.6%)
Recovered/Normal
7 (25.0%)
Euthanized
2 (7.1%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.