Omega-3 Fatty Acids
149 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.
149
Total Reports
10
Deaths Reported
670.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Administration Routes
UnknownOral
Species Affected
Dog 141
Cat 7
Human 1
Most Affected Breeds
Retriever - Labrador 21
Boxer (German Boxer) 9
Retriever - Golden 8
Terrier - Yorkshire 7
Maltese 6
Crossbred Canine/dog 6
Shepherd Dog - German 5
Terrier (unspecified) 5
Bichon Frise 4
Sheepdog - Shetland 4
Most Reported Reactions
Vomiting 24
Emesis 23
Diarrhoea 21
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 19
Anorexia 15
Decreased appetite 15
Lack of efficacy - NOS 15
Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 11
Emesis (multiple) 9
Weight loss 9
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in Neurological) 9
Other abnormal test result NOS 8
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
54 (35.8%)
Ongoing
49 (32.5%)
Outcome Unknown
33 (21.9%)
Recovered with Sequela
5 (3.3%)
Died
5 (3.3%)
Euthanized
5 (3.3%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.